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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.03, 3,822.81 and 2,464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.03, 3,822.81 and 2,464.01 is: 3,690.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.03 : 3,822.81 = 2,464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.03/3,822.81 = 2,464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.03x = 3,822.81 × 2,464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.03x = 9,419,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419,442.07/2,552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.96

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