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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.78, 4,151.31 and 2,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.78, 4,151.31 and 2,030.15 is: 3,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.78 : 4,151.31 = 2,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.78/4,151.31 = 2,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.78x = 4,151.31 × 2,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.78x = 8,427,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,778.80/2,766.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.06

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