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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.82, 7,267.13 and 2,627.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.82, 7,267.13 and 2,627.57 is: 3,938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.82 : 7,267.13 = 2,627.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.82/7,267.13 = 2,627.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.82x = 7,267.13 × 2,627.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.82x = 19,094,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094,892.77/4,848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.05

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