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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.99, 3,741.39 and 2,030.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.99, 3,741.39 and 2,030.67 is: 3,046.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.99 : 3,741.39 = 2,030.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.99/3,741.39 = 2,030.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.99x = 3,741.39 × 2,030.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.99x = 7,597,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,597,528.43/2,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.33

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