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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.88, 3,064.07 and 1,622.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.88, 3,064.07 and 1,622.93 is: 2,435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.88 : 3,064.07 = 1,622.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.88/3,064.07 = 1,622.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.88x = 3,064.07 × 1,622.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.88x = 4,972,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,747.69/2,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.38

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