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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.74, 3,927.57 and 2,204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.74, 3,927.57 and 2,204.68 is: 3,311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.74 : 3,927.57 = 2,204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.74/3,927.57 = 2,204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.74x = 3,927.57 × 2,204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.74x = 8,659,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,035.03/2,614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.62

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