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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.83, 7,416.81 and 2,475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.83, 7,416.81 and 2,475.10 is: 3,710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.83 : 7,416.81 = 2,475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.83/7,416.81 = 2,475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.83x = 7,416.81 × 2,475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.83x = 18,357,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357,346.43/4,947.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.18

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