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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.93, 3,966.99 and 2,525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.93, 3,966.99 and 2,525.07 is: 3,791.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.93 : 3,966.99 = 2,525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.93/3,966.99 = 2,525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.93x = 3,966.99 × 2,525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.93x = 10,016,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,016,927.44/2,641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.52

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