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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,799.48, 7,197.32 and 2,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,799.48, 7,197.32 and 2,027.48 is: 3,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,799.48 : 7,197.32 = 2,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,799.48/7,197.32 = 2,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,799.48x = 7,197.32 × 2,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,799.48x = 14,592,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592,422.35/4,799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.42

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