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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.94, 6,719.74 and 2,288.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.94, 6,719.74 and 2,288.05 is: 3,428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.94 : 6,719.74 = 2,288.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.94/6,719.74 = 2,288.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.94x = 6,719.74 × 2,288.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.94x = 15,375,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375,078.59/4,483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.93

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