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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.42, 3,912.90 and 1,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.42, 3,912.90 and 1,623.24 is: 2,433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.42 : 3,912.90 = 1,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.42/3,912.90 = 1,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.42x = 3,912.90 × 1,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.42x = 6,351,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,351,575.80/2,610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.16

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