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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.82, 3,944.40 and 2,084.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.82, 3,944.40 and 2,084.22 is: 3,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.82 : 3,944.40 = 2,084.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.82/3,944.40 = 2,084.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.82x = 3,944.40 × 2,084.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.82x = 8,220,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,220,997.37/2,633.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.32

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