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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.21, 6,723.62 and 2,017.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.21, 6,723.62 and 2,017.19 is: 3,026.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.21 : 6,723.62 = 2,017.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.21/6,723.62 = 2,017.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.21x = 6,723.62 × 2,017.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.21x = 13,562,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562,844.66/4,481.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.60

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