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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.63, 3,592.15 and 1,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.63, 3,592.15 and 1,007.71 is: 1,511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.63 : 3,592.15 = 1,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.63/3,592.15 = 1,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.63x = 3,592.15 × 1,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.63x = 3,619,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,833.98/2,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.65

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