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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.76, 3,821.72 and 1,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.76, 3,821.72 and 1,650.48 is: 2,278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.76 : 3,821.72 = 1,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.76/3,821.72 = 1,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.76x = 3,821.72 × 1,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.76x = 6,307,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,307,672.43/2,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.16

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