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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.63, 3,941.44 and 1,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.63, 3,941.44 and 1,803.40 is: 2,705.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.63 : 3,941.44 = 1,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.63/3,941.44 = 1,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.63x = 3,941.44 × 1,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.63x = 7,107,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107,992.90/2,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.10

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