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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.64, 3,519.54 and 1,526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.64, 3,519.54 and 1,526.86 is: 2,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.64 : 3,519.54 = 1,526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.64/3,519.54 = 1,526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.64x = 3,519.54 × 1,526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.64x = 5,373,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,373,844.84/2,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.12

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