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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.75, 3,949.14 and 1,093.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.75, 3,949.14 and 1,093.75 is: 1,640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.75 : 3,949.14 = 1,093.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.75/3,949.14 = 1,093.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.75x = 3,949.14 × 1,093.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.75x = 4,319,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,371.88/2,632.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.63

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