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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.27, 3,993.86 and 2,528.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.27, 3,993.86 and 2,528.63 is: 3,783.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.27 : 3,993.86 = 2,528.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.27/3,993.86 = 2,528.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.27x = 3,993.86 × 2,528.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.27x = 10,098,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,098,961.60/2,669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.42

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