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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.92, 6,819.83 and 2,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.92, 6,819.83 and 2,703.76 is: 3,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.92 : 6,819.83 = 2,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.92/6,819.83 = 2,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.92x = 6,819.83 × 2,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.92x = 18,439,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439,152.99/4,941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.17

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