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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.52, 3,954.39 and 2,516.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.52, 3,954.39 and 2,516.67 is: 3,778.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.52 : 3,954.39 = 2,516.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.52/3,954.39 = 2,516.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.52x = 3,954.39 × 2,516.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.52x = 9,951,894.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,951,894.68/2,633.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.93

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