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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.59, 7,451.97 and 2,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.59, 7,451.97 and 2,006.88 is: 3,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.59 : 7,451.97 = 2,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.59/7,451.97 = 2,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.59x = 7,451.97 × 2,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.59x = 14,955,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,955,191.02/4,968.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.95

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