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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.22, 4,001.51 and 2,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.22, 4,001.51 and 2,194.08 is: 3,301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.22 : 4,001.51 = 2,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.22/4,001.51 = 2,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.22x = 4,001.51 × 2,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.22x = 8,779,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779,633.06/2,659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.58

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