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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.84, 3,723.06 and 1,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.84, 3,723.06 and 1,999.70 is: 3,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.84 : 3,723.06 = 1,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.84/3,723.06 = 1,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.84x = 3,723.06 × 1,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.84x = 7,445,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,003.08/2,480.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.00

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