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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.46, 4,044.36 and 2,619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.46, 4,044.36 and 2,619.56 is: 3,934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.46 : 4,044.36 = 2,619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.46/4,044.36 = 2,619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.46x = 4,044.36 × 2,619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.46x = 10,594,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,594,443.68/2,692.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.86

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