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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.08, 7,492.72 and 2,528.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.08, 7,492.72 and 2,528.62 is: 3,795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.08 : 7,492.72 = 2,528.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.08/7,492.72 = 2,528.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.08x = 7,492.72 × 2,528.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.08x = 18,946,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,946,204.18/4,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.25

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