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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.64, 7,451.52 and 2,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.64, 7,451.52 and 2,046.40 is: 3,069.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.64 : 7,451.52 = 2,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.64/7,451.52 = 2,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.64x = 7,451.52 × 2,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.64x = 15,248,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,248,790.53/4,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.01

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