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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.67, 3,949.07 and 2,017.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.67, 3,949.07 and 2,017.47 is: 3,026.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.67 : 3,949.07 = 2,017.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.67/3,949.07 = 2,017.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.67x = 3,949.07 × 2,017.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.67x = 7,967,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967,120.17/2,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.26

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