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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.54, 7,480.28 and 2,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.54, 7,480.28 and 2,062.86 is: 3,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.54 : 7,480.28 = 2,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.54/7,480.28 = 2,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.54x = 7,480.28 × 2,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.54x = 15,430,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430,770.40/4,984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.73

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