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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.86, 4,367.82 and 2,764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.86, 4,367.82 and 2,764.16 is: 4,146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.86 : 4,367.82 = 2,764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.86/4,367.82 = 2,764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.86x = 4,367.82 × 2,764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.86x = 12,073,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,073,353.33/2,911.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.27

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