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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.08, 3,524.48 and 1,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.08, 3,524.48 and 1,734.88 is: 2,599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.08 : 3,524.48 = 1,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.08/3,524.48 = 1,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.08x = 3,524.48 × 1,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.08x = 6,114,549.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,114,549.86/2,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.64

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