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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.29, 4,167.45 and 2,414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.29, 4,167.45 and 2,414.61 is: 3,623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.29 : 4,167.45 = 2,414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.29/4,167.45 = 2,414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.29x = 4,167.45 × 2,414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.29x = 10,062,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,062,766.44/2,777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.24

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