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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.62, 4,124.61 and 2,404.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.62, 4,124.61 and 2,404.86 is: 3,603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.62 : 4,124.61 = 2,404.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.62/4,124.61 = 2,404.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.62x = 4,124.61 × 2,404.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.62x = 9,919,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,919,109.60/2,752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.52

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