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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.59, 3,410.39 and 1,541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.59, 3,410.39 and 1,541.35 is: 2,312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.59 : 3,410.39 = 1,541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.59/3,410.39 = 1,541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.59x = 3,410.39 × 1,541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.59x = 5,256,604.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,256,604.63/2,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.03

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