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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.93, 7,325.72 and 1,963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.93, 7,325.72 and 1,963.28 is: 2,945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.93 : 7,325.72 = 1,963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.93/7,325.72 = 1,963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.93x = 7,325.72 × 1,963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.93x = 14,382,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,439.56/4,882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.45

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