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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.54, 3,699.71 and 2,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.54, 3,699.71 and 2,364.44 is: 3,550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.54 : 3,699.71 = 2,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.54/3,699.71 = 2,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.54x = 3,699.71 × 2,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.54x = 8,747,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,747,711.99/2,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.87

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