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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.94, 7,464.82 and 2,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.94, 7,464.82 and 2,052.66 is: 3,079.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.94 : 7,464.82 = 2,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.94/7,464.82 = 2,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.94x = 7,464.82 × 2,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.94x = 15,322,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322,737.42/4,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.37

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