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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.41, 3,583.15 and 2,352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.41, 3,583.15 and 2,352.32 is: 3,523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.41 : 3,583.15 = 2,352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.41/3,583.15 = 2,352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.41x = 3,583.15 × 2,352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.41x = 8,428,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,715.41/2,392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.11

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