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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.76, 3,944.16 and 2,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.76, 3,944.16 and 2,225.52 is: 3,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.76 : 3,944.16 = 2,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.76/3,944.16 = 2,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.76x = 3,944.16 × 2,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.76x = 8,777,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777,806.96/2,633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.80

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