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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.48, 3,702.90 and 1,314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.48, 3,702.90 and 1,314.04 is: 1,971.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.48 : 3,702.90 = 1,314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.48/3,702.90 = 1,314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.48x = 3,702.90 × 1,314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.48x = 4,865,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,758.72/2,467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.95

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