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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.28, 3,700.82 and 2,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.28, 3,700.82 and 2,443.24 is: 3,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.28 : 3,700.82 = 2,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.28/3,700.82 = 2,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.28x = 3,700.82 × 2,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.28x = 9,041,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041,991.46/2,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.79

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