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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.32, 4,058.84 and 2,238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.32, 4,058.84 and 2,238.91 is: 3,352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.32 : 4,058.84 = 2,238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.32/4,058.84 = 2,238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.32x = 4,058.84 × 2,238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.32x = 9,087,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087,377.46/2,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.88

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