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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.04, 3,696.48 and 1,310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.04, 3,696.48 and 1,310.52 is: 1,965.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.04 : 3,696.48 = 1,310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.04/3,696.48 = 1,310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.04x = 3,696.48 × 1,310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.04x = 4,844,310.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,310.97/2,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.21

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