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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,842.97, 7,265.18 and 2,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,842.97, 7,265.18 and 2,069.63 is: 3,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,842.97 : 7,265.18 = 2,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,842.97/7,265.18 = 2,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,842.97x = 7,265.18 × 2,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,842.97x = 15,036,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,187.81/4,842.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.75

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