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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.13, 7,473.87 and 2,646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.13, 7,473.87 and 2,646.88 is: 3,969.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.13 : 7,473.87 = 2,646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.13/7,473.87 = 2,646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.13x = 7,473.87 × 2,646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.13x = 19,782,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782,418.34/4,984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.08

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