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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.03, 3,592.39 and 2,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.03, 3,592.39 and 2,029.97 is: 3,039.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.03 : 3,592.39 = 2,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.03/3,592.39 = 2,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.03x = 3,592.39 × 2,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.03x = 7,292,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,433.78/2,399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.75

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