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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,823.29, 7,235.90 and 2,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,823.29, 7,235.90 and 2,049.94 is: 3,075.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,823.29 : 7,235.90 = 2,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,823.29/7,235.90 = 2,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,823.29x = 7,235.90 × 2,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,823.29x = 14,833,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833,160.85/4,823.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.32

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