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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.06, 3,647.00 and 1,694.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.06, 3,647.00 and 1,694.85 is: 2,543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.06 : 3,647.00 = 1,694.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.06/3,647.00 = 1,694.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.06x = 3,647.00 × 1,694.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.06x = 6,181,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181,109.48/2,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.60

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