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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.76, 3,608.25 and 1,018.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.76, 3,608.25 and 1,018.41 is: 1,528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.76 : 3,608.25 = 1,018.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.76/3,608.25 = 1,018.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.76x = 3,608.25 × 1,018.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.76x = 3,674,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,690.98/2,404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.09

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