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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,936.93, 7,401.90 and 2,469.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,936.93, 7,401.90 and 2,469.98 is: 3,703.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,936.93 : 7,401.90 = 2,469.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,936.93/7,401.90 = 2,469.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,936.93x = 7,401.90 × 2,469.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,936.93x = 18,282,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282,544.96/4,936.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.22

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