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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.86, 7,475.78 and 2,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.86, 7,475.78 and 2,058.95 is: 3,088.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.86 : 7,475.78 = 2,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.86/7,475.78 = 2,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.86x = 7,475.78 × 2,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.86x = 15,392,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,225.00/4,983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.42

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