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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.54, 3,708.95 and 2,150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.54, 3,708.95 and 2,150.13 is: 3,220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.54 : 3,708.95 = 2,150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.54/3,708.95 = 2,150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.54x = 3,708.95 × 2,150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.54x = 7,974,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,724.66/2,476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.11

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