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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.76, 4,136.28 and 2,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.76, 4,136.28 and 2,459.44 is: 3,684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.76 : 4,136.28 = 2,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.76/4,136.28 = 2,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.76x = 4,136.28 × 2,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.76x = 10,172,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172,932.48/2,760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.83

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