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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.76, 7,474.77 and 2,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.76, 7,474.77 and 2,063.12 is: 3,094.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.76 : 7,474.77 = 2,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.76/7,474.77 = 2,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.76x = 7,474.77 × 2,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.76x = 15,421,310.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421,310.11/4,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.93

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