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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.82, 3,673.23 and 2,015.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.82, 3,673.23 and 2,015.07 is: 3,022.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.82 : 3,673.23 = 2,015.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.82/3,673.23 = 2,015.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.82x = 3,673.23 × 2,015.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.82x = 7,401,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,815.58/2,448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.61

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