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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.80, 3,670.01 and 1,624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.80, 3,670.01 and 1,624.46 is: 2,437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.80 : 3,670.01 = 1,624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.80/3,670.01 = 1,624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.80x = 3,670.01 × 1,624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.80x = 5,961,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,961,784.44/2,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.56

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