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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.51, 3,590.12 and 1,467.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.51, 3,590.12 and 1,467.72 is: 2,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.51 : 3,590.12 = 1,467.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.51/3,590.12 = 1,467.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.51x = 3,590.12 × 1,467.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.51x = 5,269,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,269,294.60/2,390.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.25

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