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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.91, 3,506.12 and 1,634.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.91, 3,506.12 and 1,634.84 is: 2,452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.91 : 3,506.12 = 1,634.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.91/3,506.12 = 1,634.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.91x = 3,506.12 × 1,634.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.91x = 5,731,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,731,938.79/2,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.79

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