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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.93, 4,034.76 and 2,547.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.93, 4,034.76 and 2,547.73 is: 3,821.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.93 : 4,034.76 = 2,547.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.93/4,034.76 = 2,547.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.93x = 4,034.76 × 2,547.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.93x = 10,279,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,279,479.09/2,689.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.47

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