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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.88, 4,013.82 and 2,475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.88, 4,013.82 and 2,475.42 is: 3,713.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.88 : 4,013.82 = 2,475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.88/4,013.82 = 2,475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.88x = 4,013.82 × 2,475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.88x = 9,935,890.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,935,890.30/2,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.13

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