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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.64, 3,379.56 and 2,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.64, 3,379.56 and 2,035.76 is: 3,054.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.64 : 3,379.56 = 2,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.64/3,379.56 = 2,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.64x = 3,379.56 × 2,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.64x = 6,879,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,879,976.48/2,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.19

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