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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.82, 4,059.59 and 2,239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.82, 4,059.59 and 2,239.41 is: 3,353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.82 : 4,059.59 = 2,239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.82/4,059.59 = 2,239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.82x = 4,059.59 × 2,239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.82x = 9,091,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,091,086.44/2,710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.63

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