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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.12, 3,727.08 and 2,404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.12, 3,727.08 and 2,404.44 is: 3,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.12 : 3,727.08 = 2,404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.12/3,727.08 = 2,404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.12x = 3,727.08 × 2,404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.12x = 8,961,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,961,540.24/2,490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.84

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