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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.43, 4,061.75 and 2,483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.43, 4,061.75 and 2,483.01 is: 3,719.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.43 : 4,061.75 = 2,483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.43/4,061.75 = 2,483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.43x = 4,061.75 × 2,483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.43x = 10,085,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085,353.45/2,711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.57

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