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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.68, 7,425.92 and 2,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.68, 7,425.92 and 2,030.08 is: 3,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.68 : 7,425.92 = 2,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.68/7,425.92 = 2,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.68x = 7,425.92 × 2,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.68x = 15,075,211.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075,211.67/4,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.69

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