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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.73, 3,669.72 and 2,607.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.73, 3,669.72 and 2,607.49 is: 3,590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.73 : 3,669.72 = 2,607.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.73/3,669.72 = 2,607.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.73x = 3,669.72 × 2,607.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.73x = 9,568,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,568,739.85/2,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.89

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