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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.62, 3,822.49 and 1,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.62, 3,822.49 and 1,376.25 is: 2,064.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.62 : 3,822.49 = 1,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.62/3,822.49 = 1,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.62x = 3,822.49 × 1,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.62x = 5,260,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,701.86/2,547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.95

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