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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.06, 3,609.42 and 1,483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.06, 3,609.42 and 1,483.64 is: 2,221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.06 : 3,609.42 = 1,483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.06/3,609.42 = 1,483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.06x = 3,609.42 × 1,483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.06x = 5,355,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355,079.89/2,411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.05

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