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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.46, 3,695.57 and 1,848.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.46, 3,695.57 and 1,848.93 is: 2,778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.46 : 3,695.57 = 1,848.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.46/3,695.57 = 1,848.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.46x = 3,695.57 × 1,848.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.46x = 6,832,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,844.47/2,459.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.18

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