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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.48, 3,550.35 and 1,950.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.48, 3,550.35 and 1,950.77 is: 2,926.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.48 : 3,550.35 = 1,950.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.48/3,550.35 = 1,950.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.48x = 3,550.35 × 1,950.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.48x = 6,925,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,925,916.27/2,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.67

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