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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.98, 7,463.97 and 2,051.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.98, 7,463.97 and 2,051.07 is: 3,076.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.98 : 7,463.97 = 2,051.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.98/7,463.97 = 2,051.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.98x = 7,463.97 × 2,051.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.98x = 15,309,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,309,124.95/4,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.61

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