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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.63, 3,937.01 and 2,319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.63, 3,937.01 and 2,319.23 is: 3,476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.63 : 3,937.01 = 2,319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.63/3,937.01 = 2,319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.63x = 3,937.01 × 2,319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.63x = 9,130,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,130,829.95/2,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.26

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