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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.75, 7,441.13 and 1,882.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.75, 7,441.13 and 1,882.75 is: 2,824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.75 : 7,441.13 = 1,882.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.75/7,441.13 = 1,882.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.75x = 7,441.13 × 1,882.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.75x = 14,009,787.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,009,787.51/4,960.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.13

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