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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.04, 7,461.05 and 2,369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.04, 7,461.05 and 2,369.08 is: 3,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.04 : 7,461.05 = 2,369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.04/7,461.05 = 2,369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.04x = 7,461.05 × 2,369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.04x = 17,675,824.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675,824.33/4,974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.62

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