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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.44, 3,734.96 and 2,030.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.44, 3,734.96 and 2,030.31 is: 3,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.44 : 3,734.96 = 2,030.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.44/3,734.96 = 2,030.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.44x = 3,734.96 × 2,030.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.44x = 7,583,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,583,116.49/2,494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.01

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