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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.70, 4,098.47 and 2,387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.70, 4,098.47 and 2,387.14 is: 3,577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.70 : 4,098.47 = 2,387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.70/4,098.47 = 2,387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.70x = 4,098.47 × 2,387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.70x = 9,783,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,783,599.49/2,734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.58

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