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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.05, 3,741.90 and 2,327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.05, 3,741.90 and 2,327.51 is: 3,497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.05 : 3,741.90 = 2,327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.05/3,741.90 = 2,327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.05x = 3,741.90 × 2,327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.05x = 8,709,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,709,309.67/2,490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.64

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