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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.08, 3,915.18 and 2,444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.08, 3,915.18 and 2,444.92 is: 3,668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.08 : 3,915.18 = 2,444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.08/3,915.18 = 2,444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.08x = 3,915.18 × 2,444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.08x = 9,572,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,572,301.89/2,609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.84

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