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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.83, 3,723.91 and 2,017.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.83, 3,723.91 and 2,017.37 is: 3,023.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.83 : 3,723.91 = 2,017.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.83/3,723.91 = 2,017.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.83x = 3,723.91 × 2,017.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.83x = 7,512,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512,508.58/2,484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.35

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