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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.94, 7,476.82 and 2,060.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.94, 7,476.82 and 2,060.66 is: 3,091.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.94 : 7,476.82 = 2,060.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.94/7,476.82 = 2,060.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.94x = 7,476.82 × 2,060.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.94x = 15,407,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,407,183.90/4,983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.37

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