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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.05, 3,869.44 and 1,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.05, 3,869.44 and 1,625.50 is: 2,243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.05 : 3,869.44 = 1,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.05/3,869.44 = 1,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.05x = 3,869.44 × 1,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.05x = 6,289,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289,774.72/2,804.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.10

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