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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,619.58, 4,995.84 and 2,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,619.58, 4,995.84 and 2,358.44 is: 3,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,619.58 : 4,995.84 = 2,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,619.58/4,995.84 = 2,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,619.58x = 4,995.84 × 2,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,619.58x = 11,782,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,782,388.89/3,619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.18

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