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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.56, 3,582.36 and 2,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.56, 3,582.36 and 2,369.88 is: 3,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.56 : 3,582.36 = 2,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.56/3,582.36 = 2,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.56x = 3,582.36 × 2,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.56x = 8,489,763.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,489,763.32/2,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.40

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