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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.93, 7,426.77 and 2,767.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.93, 7,426.77 and 2,767.83 is: 4,146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.93 : 7,426.77 = 2,767.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.93/7,426.77 = 2,767.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.93x = 7,426.77 × 2,767.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.93x = 20,555,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555,999.68/4,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.09

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