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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.96, 7,396.56 and 2,335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.96, 7,396.56 and 2,335.89 is: 3,502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.96 : 7,396.56 = 2,335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.96/7,396.56 = 2,335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.96x = 7,396.56 × 2,335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.96x = 17,277,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277,550.54/4,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.47

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