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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.04, 7,477.56 and 2,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.04, 7,477.56 and 2,062.20 is: 3,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.04 : 7,477.56 = 2,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.04/7,477.56 = 2,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.04x = 7,477.56 × 2,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.04x = 15,420,224.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,420,224.23/4,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.30

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