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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.44, 3,939.06 and 1,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.44, 3,939.06 and 1,652.28 is: 2,479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.44 : 3,939.06 = 1,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.44/3,939.06 = 1,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.44x = 3,939.06 × 1,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.44x = 6,508,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,508,430.06/2,624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.93

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