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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.95, 7,398.06 and 2,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.95, 7,398.06 and 2,159.44 is: 3,239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.95 : 7,398.06 = 2,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.95/7,398.06 = 2,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.95x = 7,398.06 × 2,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.95x = 15,975,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,975,666.69/4,930.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.88

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