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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.33, 3,766.71 and 1,535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.33, 3,766.71 and 1,535.90 is: 2,304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.33 : 3,766.71 = 1,535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.33/3,766.71 = 1,535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.33x = 3,766.71 × 1,535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.33x = 5,785,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,289.89/2,510.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.59

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