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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.02, 7,251.56 and 2,060.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.02, 7,251.56 and 2,060.99 is: 3,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.02 : 7,251.56 = 2,060.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.02/7,251.56 = 2,060.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.02x = 7,251.56 × 2,060.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.02x = 14,945,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,945,392.64/4,834.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.71

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