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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.92, 3,593.51 and 1,407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.92, 3,593.51 and 1,407.25 is: 2,114.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.92 : 3,593.51 = 1,407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.92/3,593.51 = 1,407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.92x = 3,593.51 × 1,407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.92x = 5,056,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,966.95/2,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.19

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