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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.07, 3,579.84 and 2,468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.07, 3,579.84 and 2,468.86 is: 3,386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.07 : 3,579.84 = 2,468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.07/3,579.84 = 2,468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.07x = 3,579.84 × 2,468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.07x = 8,838,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,838,102.80/2,610.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.16

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