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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.99, 4,442.04 and 2,767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.99, 4,442.04 and 2,767.88 is: 4,150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.99 : 4,442.04 = 2,767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.99/4,442.04 = 2,767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.99x = 4,442.04 × 2,767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.99x = 12,295,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,295,011.47/2,961.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.93

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