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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.82, 3,623.64 and 1,963.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.82, 3,623.64 and 1,963.62 is: 2,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.82 : 3,623.64 = 1,963.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.82/3,623.64 = 1,963.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.82x = 3,623.64 × 1,963.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.82x = 7,115,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,115,451.98/2,627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.74

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