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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.54, 7,394.58 and 2,298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.54, 7,394.58 and 2,298.65 is: 3,446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.54 : 7,394.58 = 2,298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.54/7,394.58 = 2,298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.54x = 7,394.58 × 2,298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.54x = 16,997,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,997,514.34/4,932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.00

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