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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.53, 3,508.80 and 1,849.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.53, 3,508.80 and 1,849.11 is: 2,770.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.53 : 3,508.80 = 1,849.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.53/3,508.80 = 1,849.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.53x = 3,508.80 × 1,849.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.53x = 6,488,157.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,488,157.17/2,341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.90

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