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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.88, 7,441.97 and 2,373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.88, 7,441.97 and 2,373.64 is: 3,555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.88 : 7,441.97 = 2,373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.88/7,441.97 = 2,373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.88x = 7,441.97 × 2,373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.88x = 17,664,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,527.20/4,968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.03

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