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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.92, 4,156.68 and 2,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.92, 4,156.68 and 2,547.44 is: 3,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.92 : 4,156.68 = 2,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.92/4,156.68 = 2,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.92x = 4,156.68 × 2,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.92x = 10,588,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588,892.90/2,769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.82

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