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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.58, 4,076.63 and 1,484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.58, 4,076.63 and 1,484.43 is: 2,225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.58 : 4,076.63 = 1,484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.58/4,076.63 = 1,484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.58x = 4,076.63 × 1,484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.58x = 6,051,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051,454.73/2,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.15

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