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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.99, 7,425.80 and 2,352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.99, 7,425.80 and 2,352.05 is: 3,528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.99 : 7,425.80 = 2,352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.99/7,425.80 = 2,352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.99x = 7,425.80 × 2,352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.99x = 17,465,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465,804.00/4,949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.46

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