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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.62, 7,396.14 and 1,643.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.62, 7,396.14 and 1,643.82 is: 2,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.62 : 7,396.14 = 1,643.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.62/7,396.14 = 1,643.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.62x = 7,396.14 × 1,643.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.62x = 12,157,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,157,922.85/4,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.80

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