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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.63, 3,288.45 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.63, 3,288.45 and 632.28 is: 948.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.63 : 3,288.45 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.63/3,288.45 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.63x = 3,288.45 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.63x = 2,079,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,221.17/2,192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.28

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