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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.76, 7,241.04 and 2,052.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.76, 7,241.04 and 2,052.36 is: 3,078.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.76 : 7,241.04 = 2,052.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.76/7,241.04 = 2,052.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.76x = 7,241.04 × 2,052.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.76x = 14,861,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,861,220.85/4,827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.28

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