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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.80, 3,619.80 and 2,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.80, 3,619.80 and 2,051.40 is: 3,084.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.80 : 3,619.80 = 2,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.80/3,619.80 = 2,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.80x = 3,619.80 × 2,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.80x = 7,425,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,657.72/2,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.00

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