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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.63, 4,209.57 and 2,400.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.63, 4,209.57 and 2,400.57 is: 3,595.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.63 : 4,209.57 = 2,400.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.63/4,209.57 = 2,400.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.63x = 4,209.57 × 2,400.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.63x = 10,105,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,105,367.45/2,810.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.41

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