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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.98, 3,619.79 and 1,764.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.98, 3,619.79 and 1,764.38 is: 2,647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.98 : 3,619.79 = 1,764.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.98/3,619.79 = 1,764.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.98x = 3,619.79 × 1,764.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.98x = 6,386,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,386,691.92/2,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.91

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