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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.94, 3,583.82 and 1,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.94, 3,583.82 and 1,005.04 is: 1,506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.94 : 3,583.82 = 1,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.94/3,583.82 = 1,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.94x = 3,583.82 × 1,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.94x = 3,601,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,882.45/2,390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.47

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