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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.98, 3,934.22 and 1,326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.98, 3,934.22 and 1,326.82 is: 1,988.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.98 : 3,934.22 = 1,326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.98/3,934.22 = 1,326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.98x = 3,934.22 × 1,326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.98x = 5,220,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,001.78/2,624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.59

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