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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.82, 3,628.03 and 1,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.82, 3,628.03 and 1,964.52 is: 2,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.82 : 3,628.03 = 1,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.82/3,628.03 = 1,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.82x = 3,628.03 × 1,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.82x = 7,127,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,337.50/2,628.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.23

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