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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.65, 7,417.22 and 2,027.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.65, 7,417.22 and 2,027.00 is: 3,039.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.65 : 7,417.22 = 2,027.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.65/7,417.22 = 2,027.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.65x = 7,417.22 × 2,027.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.65x = 15,034,713.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,713.35/4,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.37

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