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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.48, 5,267.25 and 2,049.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.48, 5,267.25 and 2,049.63 is: 3,075.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.48 : 5,267.25 = 2,049.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.48/5,267.25 = 2,049.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.48x = 5,267.25 × 2,049.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.48x = 10,795,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,795,903.37/3,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.34

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