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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.65, 4,151.12 and 2,378.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.65, 4,151.12 and 2,378.85 is: 3,571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.65 : 4,151.12 = 2,378.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.65/4,151.12 = 2,378.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.65x = 4,151.12 × 2,378.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.65x = 9,874,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874,891.81/2,764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.84

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