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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,936.83, 7,412.54 and 2,020.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,936.83, 7,412.54 and 2,020.83 is: 3,034.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,936.83 : 7,412.54 = 2,020.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,936.83/7,412.54 = 2,020.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,936.83x = 7,412.54 × 2,020.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,936.83x = 14,979,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979,473.10/4,936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.23

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