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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.62, 7,257.99 and 2,068.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.62, 7,257.99 and 2,068.67 is: 3,098.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.62 : 7,257.99 = 2,068.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.62/7,257.99 = 2,068.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.62x = 7,257.99 × 2,068.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.62x = 15,014,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,014,386.17/4,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.55

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