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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.62, 7,252.43 and 2,061.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.62, 7,252.43 and 2,061.58 is: 3,092.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.62 : 7,252.43 = 2,061.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.62/7,252.43 = 2,061.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.62x = 7,252.43 × 2,061.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.62x = 14,951,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,951,499.57/4,834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.59

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