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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.84, 3,669.70 and 2,062.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.84, 3,669.70 and 2,062.04 is: 3,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.84 : 3,669.70 = 2,062.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.84/3,669.70 = 2,062.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.84x = 3,669.70 × 2,062.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.84x = 7,567,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,068.19/2,450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.54

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