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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.05, 7,447.58 and 2,041.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.05, 7,447.58 and 2,041.31 is: 3,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.05 : 7,447.58 = 2,041.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.05/7,447.58 = 2,041.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.05x = 7,447.58 × 2,041.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.05x = 15,202,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,819.53/4,965.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.97

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