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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.61, 3,690.43 and 1,804.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.61, 3,690.43 and 1,804.83 is: 2,707.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.61 : 3,690.43 = 1,804.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.61/3,690.43 = 1,804.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.61x = 3,690.43 × 1,804.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.61x = 6,660,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,660,571.30/2,459.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.98

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