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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.73, 3,764.92 and 1,340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.73, 3,764.92 and 1,340.42 is: 2,010.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.73 : 3,764.92 = 1,340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.73/3,764.92 = 1,340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.73x = 3,764.92 × 1,340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.73x = 5,046,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,574.07/2,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.00

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