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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.70, 7,248.90 and 2,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.70, 7,248.90 and 2,059.70 is: 3,090.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.70 : 7,248.90 = 2,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.70/7,248.90 = 2,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.70x = 7,248.90 × 2,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.70x = 14,930,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930,559.33/4,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.13

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