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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.73, 7,495.43 and 2,073.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.73, 7,495.43 and 2,073.03 is: 3,110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.73 : 7,495.43 = 2,073.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.73/7,495.43 = 2,073.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.73x = 7,495.43 × 2,073.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.73x = 15,538,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,538,279.86/4,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.94

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