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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.48, 3,719.35 and 2,157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.48, 3,719.35 and 2,157.10 is: 3,230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.48 : 3,719.35 = 2,157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.48/3,719.35 = 2,157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.48x = 3,719.35 × 2,157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.48x = 8,023,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,023,003.28/2,483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.55

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