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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.68, 7,474.16 and 2,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.68, 7,474.16 and 2,061.30 is: 3,091.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.68 : 7,474.16 = 2,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.68/7,474.16 = 2,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.68x = 7,474.16 × 2,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.68x = 15,406,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,406,486.01/4,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.39

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