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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.76, 3,797.43 and 2,094.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.76, 3,797.43 and 2,094.31 is: 3,136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.76 : 3,797.43 = 2,094.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.76/3,797.43 = 2,094.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.76x = 3,797.43 × 2,094.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.76x = 7,953,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,953,004.30/2,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.34

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