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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,788.91, 7,184.04 and 2,013.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,788.91, 7,184.04 and 2,013.85 is: 3,021.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,788.91 : 7,184.04 = 2,013.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,788.91/7,184.04 = 2,013.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,788.91x = 7,184.04 × 2,013.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,788.91x = 14,467,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467,578.95/4,788.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.06

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