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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.82, 3,933.90 and 1,235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.82, 3,933.90 and 1,235.13 is: 1,851.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.82 : 3,933.90 = 1,235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.82/3,933.90 = 1,235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.82x = 3,933.90 × 1,235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.82x = 4,858,877.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,877.91/2,624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.13

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