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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.76, 3,614.58 and 1,383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.76, 3,614.58 and 1,383.48 is: 2,076.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.76 : 3,614.58 = 1,383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.76/3,614.58 = 1,383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.76x = 3,614.58 × 1,383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.76x = 5,000,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,699.14/2,408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.05

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