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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,838.51, 7,250.76 and 2,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,838.51, 7,250.76 and 2,063.64 is: 3,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,838.51 : 7,250.76 = 2,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,838.51/7,250.76 = 2,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,838.51x = 7,250.76 × 2,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,838.51x = 14,962,958.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962,958.37/4,838.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.48

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