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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.23, 6,719.58 and 2,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.23, 6,719.58 and 2,015.16 is: 3,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.23 : 6,719.58 = 2,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.23/6,719.58 = 2,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.23x = 6,719.58 × 2,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.23x = 13,541,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,541,028.83/4,483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.37

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