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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.51, 4,100.13 and 2,410.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.51, 4,100.13 and 2,410.26 is: 3,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.51 : 4,100.13 = 2,410.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.51/4,100.13 = 2,410.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.51x = 4,100.13 × 2,410.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.51x = 9,882,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882,379.33/2,739.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.35

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