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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.20, 3,991.62 and 1,839.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.20, 3,991.62 and 1,839.92 is: 2,753.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.20 : 3,991.62 = 1,839.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.20/3,991.62 = 1,839.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.20x = 3,991.62 × 1,839.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.20x = 7,344,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,261.47/2,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.55

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