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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.07, 7,306.41 and 2,057.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.07, 7,306.41 and 2,057.69 is: 3,087.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.07 : 7,306.41 = 2,057.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.07/7,306.41 = 2,057.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.07x = 7,306.41 × 2,057.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.07x = 15,034,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,326.79/4,869.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.72

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