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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.91, 3,635.45 and 1,926.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.91, 3,635.45 and 1,926.78 is: 2,659.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.91 : 3,635.45 = 1,926.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.91/3,635.45 = 1,926.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.91x = 3,635.45 × 1,926.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.91x = 7,004,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,712.35/2,633.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.43

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