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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.76, 3,566.40 and 2,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.76, 3,566.40 and 2,365.20 is: 3,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.76 : 3,566.40 = 2,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.76/3,566.40 = 2,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.76x = 3,566.40 × 2,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.76x = 8,435,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435,249.28/2,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.55

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