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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.06, 3,747.84 and 1,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.06, 3,747.84 and 1,329.22 is: 1,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.06 : 3,747.84 = 1,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.06/3,747.84 = 1,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.06x = 3,747.84 × 1,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.06x = 4,981,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,703.88/2,500.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.63

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