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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.44, 3,553.83 and 1,679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.44, 3,553.83 and 1,679.54 is: 2,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.44 : 3,553.83 = 1,679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.44/3,553.83 = 1,679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.44x = 3,553.83 × 1,679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.44x = 5,968,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968,781.87/2,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.13

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