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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.45, 3,828.24 and 1,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.45, 3,828.24 and 1,304.24 is: 1,955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.45 : 3,828.24 = 1,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.45/3,828.24 = 1,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.45x = 3,828.24 × 1,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.45x = 4,992,924.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,924.60/2,553.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.36

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