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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.82, 3,924.02 and 1,690.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.82, 3,924.02 and 1,690.81 is: 2,537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.82 : 3,924.02 = 1,690.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.82/3,924.02 = 1,690.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.82x = 3,924.02 × 1,690.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.82x = 6,634,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,634,766.67/2,614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.38

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