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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.99, 3,991.67 and 2,197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.99, 3,991.67 and 2,197.52 is: 3,291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.99 : 3,991.67 = 2,197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.99/3,991.67 = 2,197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.99x = 3,991.67 × 2,197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.99x = 8,771,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771,743.71/2,664.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.47

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