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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.73, 5,116.10 and 2,438.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.73, 5,116.10 and 2,438.73 is: 3,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.73 : 5,116.10 = 2,438.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.73/5,116.10 = 2,438.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.73x = 5,116.10 × 2,438.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.73x = 12,476,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,476,774.36/3,410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.10

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