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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.52, 3,635.28 and 1,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.52, 3,635.28 and 1,934.28 is: 2,901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.52 : 3,635.28 = 1,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.52/3,635.28 = 1,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.52x = 3,635.28 × 1,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.52x = 7,031,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,031,649.40/2,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.42

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