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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.54, 3,668.13 and 1,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.54, 3,668.13 and 1,623.20 is: 2,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.54 : 3,668.13 = 1,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.54/3,668.13 = 1,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.54x = 3,668.13 × 1,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.54x = 5,954,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,954,117.79/2,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.68

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