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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.54, 7,460.61 and 2,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.54, 7,460.61 and 2,052.24 is: 3,076.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.54 : 7,460.61 = 2,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.54/7,460.61 = 2,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.54x = 7,460.61 × 2,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.54x = 15,310,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,310,962.27/4,977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.01

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