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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.02, 7,426.80 and 1,663.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.02, 7,426.80 and 1,663.11 is: 2,495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.02 : 7,426.80 = 1,663.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.02/7,426.80 = 1,663.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.02x = 7,426.80 × 1,663.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.02x = 12,351,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,351,585.35/4,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.26

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