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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.51, 4,107.83 and 1,650.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.51, 4,107.83 and 1,650.30 is: 2,277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.51 : 4,107.83 = 1,650.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.51/4,107.83 = 1,650.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.51x = 4,107.83 × 1,650.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.51x = 6,779,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,779,143.60/2,976.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.55

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