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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.28, 4,063.26 and 2,594.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.28, 4,063.26 and 2,594.93 is: 3,898.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.28 : 4,063.26 = 2,594.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.28/4,063.26 = 2,594.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.28x = 4,063.26 × 2,594.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.28x = 10,543,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,543,862.30/2,704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.95

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