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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.83, 3,664.27 and 1,755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.83, 3,664.27 and 1,755.34 is: 2,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.83 : 3,664.27 = 1,755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.83/3,664.27 = 1,755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.83x = 3,664.27 × 1,755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.83x = 6,432,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,032.74/2,442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.03

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