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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.77, 7,464.55 and 2,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.77, 7,464.55 and 2,052.48 is: 3,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.77 : 7,464.55 = 2,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.77/7,464.55 = 2,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.77x = 7,464.55 × 2,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.77x = 15,320,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,320,839.58/4,975.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.09

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