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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.66, 3,654.51 and 1,975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.66, 3,654.51 and 1,975.22 is: 2,957.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.66 : 3,654.51 = 1,975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.66/3,654.51 = 1,975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.66x = 3,654.51 × 1,975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.66x = 7,218,461.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,218,461.24/2,440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.59

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