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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.33, 7,436.65 and 2,370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.33, 7,436.65 and 2,370.09 is: 3,549.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.33 : 7,436.65 = 2,370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.33/7,436.65 = 2,370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.33x = 7,436.65 × 2,370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.33x = 17,625,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,535.72/4,965.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.72

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