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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.03, 3,599.99 and 2,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.03, 3,599.99 and 2,348.87 is: 3,515.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.03 : 3,599.99 = 2,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.03/3,599.99 = 2,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.03x = 3,599.99 × 2,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.03x = 8,455,896.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455,896.77/2,405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.92

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