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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.69, 7,242.94 and 2,057.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.69, 7,242.94 and 2,057.23 is: 3,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.69 : 7,242.94 = 2,057.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.69/7,242.94 = 2,057.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.69x = 7,242.94 × 2,057.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.69x = 14,900,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,900,393.46/4,828.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.80

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