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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.11, 4,206.17 and 2,643.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.11, 4,206.17 and 2,643.73 is: 3,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.11 : 4,206.17 = 2,643.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.11/4,206.17 = 2,643.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.11x = 4,206.17 × 2,643.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.11x = 11,119,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,119,977.81/2,804.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.60

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