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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.68, 7,413.98 and 2,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.68, 7,413.98 and 2,341.04 is: 3,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.68 : 7,413.98 = 2,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.68/7,413.98 = 2,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.68x = 7,413.98 × 2,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.68x = 17,356,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356,423.74/4,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.25

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