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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.36, 7,398.54 and 2,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.36, 7,398.54 and 2,009.88 is: 3,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.36 : 7,398.54 = 2,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.36/7,398.54 = 2,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.36x = 7,398.54 × 2,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.36x = 14,870,177.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,870,177.58/4,932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.82

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