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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.75, 3,943.12 and 1,804.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.75, 3,943.12 and 1,804.52 is: 2,706.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.75 : 3,943.12 = 1,804.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.75/3,943.12 = 1,804.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.75x = 3,943.12 × 1,804.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.75x = 7,115,438.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,115,438.90/2,628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.78

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