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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.83, 3,701.56 and 1,848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.83, 3,701.56 and 1,848.67 is: 2,770.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.83 : 3,701.56 = 1,848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.83/3,701.56 = 1,848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.83x = 3,701.56 × 1,848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.83x = 6,842,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,962.93/2,469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.62

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