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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.93, 3,941.31 and 1,804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.93, 3,941.31 and 1,804.74 is: 2,705.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.93 : 3,941.31 = 1,804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.93/3,941.31 = 1,804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.93x = 3,941.31 × 1,804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.93x = 7,113,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,113,039.81/2,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.68

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