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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.13, 3,994.68 and 1,832.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.13, 3,994.68 and 1,832.17 is: 2,747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.13 : 3,994.68 = 1,832.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.13/3,994.68 = 1,832.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.13x = 3,994.68 × 1,832.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.13x = 7,318,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,912.88/2,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.21

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