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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.07, 3,918.08 and 664.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.07, 3,918.08 and 664.43 is: 996.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.07 : 3,918.08 = 664.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.07/3,918.08 = 664.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.07x = 3,918.08 × 664.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.07x = 2,603,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,271.97/2,612.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.63

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