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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.69, 3,734.06 and 2,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.69, 3,734.06 and 2,005.55 is: 3,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.69 : 3,734.06 = 2,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.69/3,734.06 = 2,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.69x = 3,734.06 × 2,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.69x = 7,488,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488,834.01/2,489.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.94

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