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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.96, 4,162.12 and 2,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.96, 4,162.12 and 2,083.10 is: 3,130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.96 : 4,162.12 = 2,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.96/4,162.12 = 2,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.96x = 4,162.12 × 2,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.96x = 8,670,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,112.17/2,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.05

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