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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.76, 4,132.62 and 2,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.76, 4,132.62 and 2,536.92 is: 3,811.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.76 : 4,132.62 = 2,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.76/4,132.62 = 2,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.76x = 4,132.62 × 2,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.76x = 10,484,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,484,126.33/2,750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.36

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