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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.91, 3,275.64 and 624.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.91, 3,275.64 and 624.00 is: 935.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.91 : 3,275.64 = 624.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.91/3,275.64 = 624.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.91x = 3,275.64 × 624.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.91x = 2,044,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,011.64/2,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.94

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