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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.76, 4,063.59 and 2,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.76, 4,063.59 and 2,326.24 is: 3,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.76 : 4,063.59 = 2,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.76/4,063.59 = 2,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.76x = 4,063.59 × 2,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.76x = 9,452,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,885.60/2,713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.32

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