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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.92, 3,583.14 and 2,108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.92, 3,583.14 and 2,108.44 is: 3,167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.92 : 3,583.14 = 2,108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.92/3,583.14 = 2,108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.92x = 3,583.14 × 2,108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.92x = 7,554,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,835.70/2,384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.75

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