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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.44, 4,029.66 and 2,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.44, 4,029.66 and 2,544.84 is: 3,821.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.44 : 4,029.66 = 2,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.44/4,029.66 = 2,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.44x = 4,029.66 × 2,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.44x = 10,254,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,839.95/2,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.53

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