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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,974.59, 7,456.53 and 2,012.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,974.59, 7,456.53 and 2,012.15 is: 3,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,974.59 : 7,456.53 = 2,012.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,974.59/7,456.53 = 2,012.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,974.59x = 7,456.53 × 2,012.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,974.59x = 15,003,656.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003,656.84/4,974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.06

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