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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.76, 3,967.06 and 2,290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.76, 3,967.06 and 2,290.48 is: 3,426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.76 : 3,967.06 = 2,290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.76/3,967.06 = 2,290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.76x = 3,967.06 × 2,290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.76x = 9,086,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,086,471.59/2,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.58

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