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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.91, 3,945.10 and 1,397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.91, 3,945.10 and 1,397.22 is: 2,096.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.91 : 3,945.10 = 1,397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.91/3,945.10 = 1,397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.91x = 3,945.10 × 1,397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.91x = 5,512,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,172.62/2,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.75

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