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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.03, 3,704.24 and 1,009.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.03, 3,704.24 and 1,009.23 is: 1,514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.03 : 3,704.24 = 1,009.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.03/3,704.24 = 1,009.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.03x = 3,704.24 × 1,009.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.03x = 3,738,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,430.14/2,469.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.13

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