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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.28, 4,053.01 and 2,447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.28, 4,053.01 and 2,447.87 is: 3,664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.28 : 4,053.01 = 2,447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.28/4,053.01 = 2,447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.28x = 4,053.01 × 2,447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.28x = 9,921,241.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,921,241.59/2,707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.65

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