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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.00, 3,552.60 and 1,674.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.00, 3,552.60 and 1,674.29 is: 2,508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.00 : 3,552.60 = 1,674.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.00/3,552.60 = 1,674.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.00x = 3,552.60 × 1,674.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.00x = 5,948,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,948,064.89/2,371.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.68

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