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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.64, 3,933.45 and 2,294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.64, 3,933.45 and 2,294.78 is: 3,439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.64 : 3,933.45 = 2,294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.64/3,933.45 = 2,294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.64x = 3,933.45 × 2,294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.64x = 9,026,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,026,382.72/2,624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.09

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