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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.63, 3,993.93 and 1,831.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.63, 3,993.93 and 1,831.67 is: 2,746.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.63 : 3,993.93 = 1,831.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.63/3,993.93 = 1,831.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.63x = 3,993.93 × 1,831.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.63x = 7,315,541.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,315,541.79/2,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.46

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