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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.37, 3,619.17 and 2,268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.37, 3,619.17 and 2,268.93 is: 3,408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.37 : 3,619.17 = 2,268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.37/3,619.17 = 2,268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.37x = 3,619.17 × 2,268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.37x = 8,211,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211,643.39/2,409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.21

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