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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.22, 3,923.55 and 1,689.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.22, 3,923.55 and 1,689.30 is: 2,534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.22 : 3,923.55 = 1,689.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.22/3,923.55 = 1,689.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.22x = 3,923.55 × 1,689.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.22x = 6,628,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,628,053.02/2,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.42

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