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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.97, 3,940.33 and 2,474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.97, 3,940.33 and 2,474.71 is: 3,713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.97 : 3,940.33 = 2,474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.97/3,940.33 = 2,474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.97x = 3,940.33 × 2,474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.97x = 9,751,154.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751,154.35/2,625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.35

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