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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.78, 3,966.26 and 1,410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.78, 3,966.26 and 1,410.54 is: 2,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.78 : 3,966.26 = 1,410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.78/3,966.26 = 1,410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.78x = 3,966.26 × 1,410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.78x = 5,594,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,594,568.38/2,643.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.12

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