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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.93, 4,033.26 and 2,546.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.93, 4,033.26 and 2,546.73 is: 3,819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.93 : 4,033.26 = 2,546.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.93/4,033.26 = 2,546.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.93x = 4,033.26 × 2,546.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.93x = 10,271,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,271,624.24/2,688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.97

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