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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.48, 7,453.64 and 2,045.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.48, 7,453.64 and 2,045.19 is: 3,068.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.48 : 7,453.64 = 2,045.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.48/7,453.64 = 2,045.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.48x = 7,453.64 × 2,045.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.48x = 15,244,099.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244,099.77/4,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.16

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