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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.76, 7,443.80 and 2,328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.76, 7,443.80 and 2,328.44 is: 3,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.76 : 7,443.80 = 2,328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.76/7,443.80 = 2,328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.76x = 7,443.80 × 2,328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.76x = 17,332,430.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332,430.03/4,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.69

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