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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.44, 3,917.47 and 2,348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.44, 3,917.47 and 2,348.89 is: 3,519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.44 : 3,917.47 = 2,348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.44/3,917.47 = 2,348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.44x = 3,917.47 × 2,348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.44x = 9,201,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,713.60/2,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.58

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