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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.07, 7,453.58 and 2,004.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.07, 7,453.58 and 2,004.99 is: 3,008.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.07 : 7,453.58 = 2,004.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.07/7,453.58 = 2,004.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.07x = 7,453.58 × 2,004.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.07x = 14,944,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,944,326.67/4,968.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.08

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