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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.73, 3,790.27 and 2,443.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.73, 3,790.27 and 2,443.17 is: 3,659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.73 : 3,790.27 = 2,443.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.73/3,790.27 = 2,443.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.73x = 3,790.27 × 2,443.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.73x = 9,260,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260,273.96/2,530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.13

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