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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.45, 7,468.54 and 2,210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.45, 7,468.54 and 2,210.42 is: 3,313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.45 : 7,468.54 = 2,210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.45/7,468.54 = 2,210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.45x = 7,468.54 × 2,210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.45x = 16,508,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,508,610.19/4,982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.36

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