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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.80, 4,125.15 and 2,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.80, 4,125.15 and 2,406.60 is: 3,614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.80 : 4,125.15 = 2,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.80/4,125.15 = 2,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.80x = 4,125.15 × 2,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.80x = 9,927,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,927,585.99/2,746.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.24

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