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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.35, 3,807.78 and 2,445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.35, 3,807.78 and 2,445.36 is: 3,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.35 : 3,807.78 = 2,445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.35/3,807.78 = 2,445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.35x = 3,807.78 × 2,445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.35x = 9,311,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,311,392.90/2,541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.96

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