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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.00, 3,964.99 and 1,807.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.00, 3,964.99 and 1,807.06 is: 2,711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.00 : 3,964.99 = 1,807.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.00/3,964.99 = 1,807.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.00x = 3,964.99 × 1,807.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.00x = 7,164,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164,960.40/2,642.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.95

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