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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.19, 7,453.91 and 2,046.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.19, 7,453.91 and 2,046.19 is: 3,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.19 : 7,453.91 = 2,046.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.19/7,453.91 = 2,046.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.19x = 7,453.91 × 2,046.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.19x = 15,252,105.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,105.87/4,971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.10

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