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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.48, 3,965.58 and 2,360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.48, 3,965.58 and 2,360.84 is: 3,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.48 : 3,965.58 = 2,360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.48/3,965.58 = 2,360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.48x = 3,965.58 × 2,360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.48x = 9,362,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,362,099.89/2,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.90

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