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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.80, 3,583.44 and 2,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.80, 3,583.44 and 2,334.48 is: 3,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.80 : 3,583.44 = 2,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.80/3,583.44 = 2,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.80x = 3,583.44 × 2,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.80x = 8,365,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,365,469.01/2,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.10

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