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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.76, 4,152.72 and 2,470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.76, 4,152.72 and 2,470.44 is: 3,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.76 : 4,152.72 = 2,470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.76/4,152.72 = 2,470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.76x = 4,152.72 × 2,470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.76x = 10,259,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,259,045.60/2,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.27

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