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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.47, 3,941.08 and 2,475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.47, 3,941.08 and 2,475.21 is: 3,714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.47 : 3,941.08 = 2,475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.47/3,941.08 = 2,475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.47x = 3,941.08 × 2,475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.47x = 9,754,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754,980.92/2,626.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.10

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