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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.82, 3,617.38 and 1,795.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.82, 3,617.38 and 1,795.72 is: 2,694.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.82 : 3,617.38 = 1,795.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.82/3,617.38 = 1,795.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.82x = 3,617.38 × 1,795.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.82x = 6,495,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,495,801.61/2,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.44

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