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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.20, 4,146.60 and 2,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.20, 4,146.60 and 2,474.60 is: 3,709.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.20 : 4,146.60 = 2,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.20/4,146.60 = 2,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.20x = 4,146.60 × 2,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.20x = 10,261,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,261,176.36/2,766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.48

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