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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.58, 4,041.52 and 1,964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.58, 4,041.52 and 1,964.67 is: 2,938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.58 : 4,041.52 = 1,964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.58/4,041.52 = 1,964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.58x = 4,041.52 × 1,964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.58x = 7,940,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,248.19/2,702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.03

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