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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.28, 7,497.18 and 2,534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.28, 7,497.18 and 2,534.76 is: 3,805.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.28 : 7,497.18 = 2,534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.28/7,497.18 = 2,534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.28x = 7,497.18 × 2,534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.28x = 19,003,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003,551.98/4,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.06

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