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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.03, 7,473.39 and 1,694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.03, 7,473.39 and 1,694.70 is: 2,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.03 : 7,473.39 = 1,694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.03/7,473.39 = 1,694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.03x = 7,473.39 × 1,694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.03x = 12,665,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,665,131.43/4,982.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.16

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