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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.60, 7,446.90 and 2,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.60, 7,446.90 and 2,041.40 is: 3,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.60 : 7,446.90 = 2,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.60/7,446.90 = 2,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.60x = 7,446.90 × 2,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.60x = 15,202,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,101.66/4,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.10

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