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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.26, 4,149.90 and 2,376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.26, 4,149.90 and 2,376.72 is: 3,568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.26 : 4,149.90 = 2,376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.26/4,149.90 = 2,376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.26x = 4,149.90 × 2,376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.26x = 9,863,150.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,150.33/2,764.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.10

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