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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.92, 7,466.92 and 2,056.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.92, 7,466.92 and 2,056.19 is: 3,084.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.92 : 7,466.92 = 2,056.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.92/7,466.92 = 2,056.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.92x = 7,466.92 × 2,056.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.92x = 15,353,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,353,363.76/4,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.29

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