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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.92, 3,534.60 and 1,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.92, 3,534.60 and 1,710.02 is: 2,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.92 : 3,534.60 = 1,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.92/3,534.60 = 1,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.92x = 3,534.60 × 1,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.92x = 6,044,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,236.69/2,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.29

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