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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.87, 7,266.09 and 2,070.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.87, 7,266.09 and 2,070.17 is: 3,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.87 : 7,266.09 = 2,070.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.87/7,266.09 = 2,070.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.87x = 7,266.09 × 2,070.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.87x = 15,042,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042,041.54/4,844.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.74

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