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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.54, 4,140.99 and 2,415.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.54, 4,140.99 and 2,415.78 is: 3,619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.54 : 4,140.99 = 2,415.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.54/4,140.99 = 2,415.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.54x = 4,140.99 × 2,415.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.54x = 10,003,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,003,720.82/2,763.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.89

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