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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.82, 4,057.23 and 2,465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.82, 4,057.23 and 2,465.06 is: 3,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.82 : 4,057.23 = 2,465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.82/4,057.23 = 2,465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.82x = 4,057.23 × 2,465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.82x = 10,001,315.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,001,315.38/2,704.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.59

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