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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,732.76, 5,151.68 and 2,410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,732.76, 5,151.68 and 2,410.30 is: 3,326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,732.76 : 5,151.68 = 2,410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,732.76/5,151.68 = 2,410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,732.76x = 5,151.68 × 2,410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,732.76x = 12,417,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417,094.30/3,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.52

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