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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.12, 7,474.68 and 2,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.12, 7,474.68 and 2,060.64 is: 3,090.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.12 : 7,474.68 = 2,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.12/7,474.68 = 2,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.12x = 7,474.68 × 2,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.12x = 15,402,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402,624.60/4,983.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.96

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