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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.59, 4,464.45 and 2,084.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.59, 4,464.45 and 2,084.41 is: 3,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.59 : 4,464.45 = 2,084.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.59/4,464.45 = 2,084.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.59x = 4,464.45 × 2,084.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.59x = 9,305,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,305,711.48/2,976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.30

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