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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.67, 3,705.90 and 1,949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.67, 3,705.90 and 1,949.02 is: 2,925.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.67 : 3,705.90 = 1,949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.67/3,705.90 = 1,949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.67x = 3,705.90 × 1,949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.67x = 7,222,863.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,863.95/2,468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.81

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