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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.02, 3,948.84 and 1,811.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.02, 3,948.84 and 1,811.22 is: 2,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.02 : 3,948.84 = 1,811.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.02/3,948.84 = 1,811.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.02x = 3,948.84 × 1,811.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.02x = 7,152,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,217.98/2,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.29

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