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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.22, 3,713.24 and 1,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.22, 3,713.24 and 1,013.98 is: 1,521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.22 : 3,713.24 = 1,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.22/3,713.24 = 1,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.22x = 3,713.24 × 1,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.22x = 3,765,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,151.10/2,475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.14

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