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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.62, 7,476.93 and 2,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.62, 7,476.93 and 2,062.14 is: 3,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.62 : 7,476.93 = 2,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.62/7,476.93 = 2,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.62x = 7,476.93 × 2,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.62x = 15,418,476.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418,476.43/4,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.21

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