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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.57, 4,404.83 and 2,765.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.57, 4,404.83 and 2,765.39 is: 4,148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.57 : 4,404.83 = 2,765.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.57/4,404.83 = 2,765.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.57x = 4,404.83 × 2,765.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.57x = 12,181,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181,036.98/2,936.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.06

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