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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.76, 3,800.80 and 2,395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.76, 3,800.80 and 2,395.86 is: 3,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.76 : 3,800.80 = 2,395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.76/3,800.80 = 2,395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.76x = 3,800.80 × 2,395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.76x = 9,106,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,106,172.71/2,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.93

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