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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.99, 4,670.83 and 2,021.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.99, 4,670.83 and 2,021.05 is: 3,029.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.99 : 4,670.83 = 2,021.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.99/4,670.83 = 2,021.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.99x = 4,670.83 × 2,021.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.99x = 9,439,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,439,980.97/3,115.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.53

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