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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.82, 3,627.52 and 1,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.82, 3,627.52 and 1,966.56 is: 2,711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.82 : 3,627.52 = 1,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.82/3,627.52 = 1,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.82x = 3,627.52 × 1,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.82x = 7,133,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133,735.73/2,630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.60

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