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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.91, 3,940.68 and 1,804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.91, 3,940.68 and 1,804.96 is: 2,708.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.91 : 3,940.68 = 1,804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.91/3,940.68 = 1,804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.91x = 3,940.68 × 1,804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.91x = 7,112,769.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,769.77/2,625.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.69

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