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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.76, 4,145.26 and 2,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.76, 4,145.26 and 2,465.44 is: 3,693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.76 : 4,145.26 = 2,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.76/4,145.26 = 2,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.76x = 4,145.26 × 2,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.76x = 10,219,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,219,889.81/2,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.81

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