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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.53, 7,471.19 and 2,349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.53, 7,471.19 and 2,349.74 is: 3,522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.53 : 7,471.19 = 2,349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.53/7,471.19 = 2,349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.53x = 7,471.19 × 2,349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.53x = 17,555,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,555,304.89/4,983.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.67

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