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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.71, 4,102.95 and 2,390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.71, 4,102.95 and 2,390.13 is: 3,582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.71 : 4,102.95 = 2,390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.71/4,102.95 = 2,390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.71x = 4,102.95 × 2,390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.71x = 9,806,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,806,583.88/2,737.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.04

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