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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.52, 7,440.90 and 2,619.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.52, 7,440.90 and 2,619.25 is: 3,931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.52 : 7,440.90 = 2,619.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.52/7,440.90 = 2,619.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.52x = 7,440.90 × 2,619.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.52x = 19,489,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,489,577.33/4,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.32

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