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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.92, 3,954.08 and 2,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.92, 3,954.08 and 2,423.76 is: 3,637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.92 : 3,954.08 = 2,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.92/3,954.08 = 2,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.92x = 3,954.08 × 2,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.92x = 9,583,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,583,740.94/2,634.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.20

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