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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.91, 4,012.92 and 825.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.91, 4,012.92 and 825.98 is: 1,239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.91 : 4,012.92 = 825.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.91/4,012.92 = 825.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.91x = 4,012.92 × 825.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.91x = 3,314,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,601.69/2,674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.15

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