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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.78, 3,982.97 and 2,393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.78, 3,982.97 and 2,393.55 is: 3,591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.78 : 3,982.97 = 2,393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.78/3,982.97 = 2,393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.78x = 3,982.97 × 2,393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.78x = 9,533,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,533,443.83/2,654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.06

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