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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.07, 3,824.97 and 2,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.07, 3,824.97 and 2,363.18 is: 3,546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.07 : 3,824.97 = 2,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.07/3,824.97 = 2,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.07x = 3,824.97 × 2,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.07x = 9,039,077.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039,077.91/2,549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.03

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