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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.91, 3,715.48 and 1,380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.91, 3,715.48 and 1,380.45 is: 2,070.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.91 : 3,715.48 = 1,380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.91/3,715.48 = 1,380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.91x = 3,715.48 × 1,380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.91x = 5,129,034.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,034.37/2,476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.74

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