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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.79, 7,392.70 and 2,336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.79, 7,392.70 and 2,336.47 is: 3,501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.79 : 7,392.70 = 2,336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.79/7,392.70 = 2,336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.79x = 7,392.70 × 2,336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.79x = 17,272,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272,806.21/4,932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.63

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