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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.82, 4,058.08 and 2,387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.82, 4,058.08 and 2,387.06 is: 3,577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.82 : 4,058.08 = 2,387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.82/4,058.08 = 2,387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.82x = 4,058.08 × 2,387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.82x = 9,686,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,686,880.44/2,707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.37

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