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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.03, 3,752.80 and 2,394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.03, 3,752.80 and 2,394.54 is: 3,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.03 : 3,752.80 = 2,394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.03/3,752.80 = 2,394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.03x = 3,752.80 × 2,394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.03x = 8,986,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986,229.71/2,499.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.89

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