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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.84, 3,583.52 and 2,041.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.84, 3,583.52 and 2,041.67 is: 3,058.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.84 : 3,583.52 = 2,041.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.84/3,583.52 = 2,041.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.84x = 3,583.52 × 2,041.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.84x = 7,316,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316,352.46/2,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.88

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