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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.99, 7,445.92 and 2,043.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.99, 7,445.92 and 2,043.81 is: 3,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.99 : 7,445.92 = 2,043.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.99/7,445.92 = 2,043.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.99x = 7,445.92 × 2,043.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.99x = 15,218,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218,045.76/4,968.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.60

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