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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.62, 7,452.86 and 2,047.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.62, 7,452.86 and 2,047.23 is: 3,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.62 : 7,452.86 = 2,047.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.62/7,452.86 = 2,047.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.62x = 7,452.86 × 2,047.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.62x = 15,257,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257,708.34/4,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.20

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