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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,934.06, 7,401.14 and 1,647.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,934.06, 7,401.14 and 1,647.15 is: 2,470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,934.06 : 7,401.14 = 1,647.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,934.06/7,401.14 = 1,647.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,934.06x = 7,401.14 × 1,647.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,934.06x = 12,190,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,190,750.75/4,934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.74

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