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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.03, 7,206.79 and 2,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.03, 7,206.79 and 2,030.72 is: 3,046.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.03 : 7,206.79 = 2,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.03/7,206.79 = 2,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.03x = 7,206.79 × 2,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.03x = 14,634,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,634,972.59/4,804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.39

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