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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.90, 7,235.97 and 2,048.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.90, 7,235.97 and 2,048.67 is: 3,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.90 : 7,235.97 = 2,048.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.90/7,235.97 = 2,048.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.90x = 7,235.97 × 2,048.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.90x = 14,824,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824,114.66/4,821.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.33

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