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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.92, 7,234.86 and 2,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.92, 7,234.86 and 2,049.52 is: 3,071.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.92 : 7,234.86 = 2,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.92/7,234.86 = 2,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.92x = 7,234.86 × 2,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.92x = 14,827,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,827,990.27/4,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.94

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