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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.86, 3,546.75 and 1,669.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.86, 3,546.75 and 1,669.03 is: 2,504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.86 : 3,546.75 = 1,669.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.86/3,546.75 = 1,669.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.86x = 3,546.75 × 1,669.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.86x = 5,919,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,919,623.29/2,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.22

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