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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.57, 4,465.48 and 1,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.57, 4,465.48 and 1,127.64 is: 1,691.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.57 : 4,465.48 = 1,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.57/4,465.48 = 1,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.57x = 4,465.48 × 1,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.57x = 5,035,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,453.87/2,976.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.70

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