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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.84, 3,964.41 and 1,411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.84, 3,964.41 and 1,411.92 is: 2,117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.84 : 3,964.41 = 1,411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.84/3,964.41 = 1,411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.84x = 3,964.41 × 1,411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.84x = 5,597,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597,429.77/2,643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.16

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