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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.76, 3,822.76 and 2,109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.76, 3,822.76 and 2,109.02 is: 2,911.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.76 : 3,822.76 = 2,109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.76/3,822.76 = 2,109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.76x = 3,822.76 × 2,109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.76x = 8,062,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,277.30/2,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.87

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