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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.94, 3,703.88 and 1,298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.94, 3,703.88 and 1,298.62 is: 1,948.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.94 : 3,703.88 = 1,298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.94/3,703.88 = 1,298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.94x = 3,703.88 × 1,298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.94x = 4,809,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,932.65/2,467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.97

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