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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.07, 7,299.51 and 2,092.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.07, 7,299.51 and 2,092.81 is: 3,139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.07 : 7,299.51 = 2,092.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.07/7,299.51 = 2,092.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.07x = 7,299.51 × 2,092.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.07x = 15,276,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276,487.52/4,866.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.39

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