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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.60, 7,254.16 and 2,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.60, 7,254.16 and 2,062.28 is: 3,093.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.60 : 7,254.16 = 2,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.60/7,254.16 = 2,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.60x = 7,254.16 × 2,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.60x = 14,960,109.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,960,109.08/4,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.74

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