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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.70, 3,999.09 and 1,883.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.70, 3,999.09 and 1,883.02 is: 2,825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.70 : 3,999.09 = 1,883.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.70/3,999.09 = 1,883.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.70x = 3,999.09 × 1,883.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.70x = 7,530,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,530,366.45/2,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.97

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