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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.03, 6,479.88 and 2,097.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.03, 6,479.88 and 2,097.15 is: 3,143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.03 : 6,479.88 = 2,097.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.03/6,479.88 = 2,097.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.03x = 6,479.88 × 2,097.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.03x = 13,589,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589,280.34/4,323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.46

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