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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.94, 3,934.40 and 1,062.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.94, 3,934.40 and 1,062.65 is: 1,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.94 : 3,934.40 = 1,062.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.94/3,934.40 = 1,062.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.94x = 3,934.40 × 1,062.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.94x = 4,180,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,882.98/2,622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.97

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