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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,934.55, 7,401.83 and 2,595.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,934.55, 7,401.83 and 2,595.15 is: 3,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,934.55 : 7,401.83 = 2,595.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,934.55/7,401.83 = 2,595.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,934.55x = 7,401.83 × 2,595.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,934.55x = 19,208,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,208,846.15/4,934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.73

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