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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.02, 3,664.54 and 1,953.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.02, 3,664.54 and 1,953.78 is: 2,930.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.02 : 3,664.54 = 1,953.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.02/3,664.54 = 1,953.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.02x = 3,664.54 × 1,953.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.02x = 7,159,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,704.96/2,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.68

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