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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.78, 7,392.02 and 2,296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.78, 7,392.02 and 2,296.94 is: 3,443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.78 : 7,392.02 = 2,296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.78/7,392.02 = 2,296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.78x = 7,392.02 × 2,296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.78x = 16,979,026.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979,026.42/4,930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.48

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