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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.03, 7,380.41 and 1,998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.03, 7,380.41 and 1,998.39 is: 2,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.03 : 7,380.41 = 1,998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.03/7,380.41 = 1,998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.03x = 7,380.41 × 1,998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.03x = 14,748,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,748,927.55/4,920.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.73

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