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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.91, 7,210.15 and 2,031.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.91, 7,210.15 and 2,031.41 is: 3,048.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.91 : 7,210.15 = 2,031.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.91/7,210.15 = 2,031.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.91x = 7,210.15 × 2,031.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.91x = 14,646,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,646,729.68/4,804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.28

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