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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.96, 7,255.98 and 2,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.96, 7,255.98 and 2,063.24 is: 3,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.96 : 7,255.98 = 2,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.96/7,255.98 = 2,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.96x = 7,255.98 × 2,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.96x = 14,970,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,970,828.18/4,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.73

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