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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.98, 7,414.80 and 2,310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.98, 7,414.80 and 2,310.97 is: 3,467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.98 : 7,414.80 = 2,310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.98/7,414.80 = 2,310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.98x = 7,414.80 × 2,310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.98x = 17,135,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135,380.36/4,941.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.31

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