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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.77, 3,916.61 and 1,379.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.77, 3,916.61 and 1,379.21 is: 2,069.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.77 : 3,916.61 = 1,379.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.77/3,916.61 = 1,379.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.77x = 3,916.61 × 1,379.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.77x = 5,401,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401,820.78/2,610.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.05

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