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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.93, 7,268.81 and 2,073.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.93, 7,268.81 and 2,073.33 is: 3,107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.93 : 7,268.81 = 2,073.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.93/7,268.81 = 2,073.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.93x = 7,268.81 × 2,073.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.93x = 15,070,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,662.14/4,849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.40

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