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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.53, 3,583.59 and 1,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.53, 3,583.59 and 1,465.28 is: 2,194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.53 : 3,583.59 = 1,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.53/3,583.59 = 1,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.53x = 3,583.59 × 1,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.53x = 5,250,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,944.84/2,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.72

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