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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.58, 3,682.08 and 1,283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.58, 3,682.08 and 1,283.94 is: 1,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.58 : 3,682.08 = 1,283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.58/3,682.08 = 1,283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.58x = 3,682.08 × 1,283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.58x = 4,727,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,569.80/2,453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.80

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