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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.91, 4,457.46 and 2,513.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.91, 4,457.46 and 2,513.59 is: 3,763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.91 : 4,457.46 = 2,513.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.91/4,457.46 = 2,513.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.91x = 4,457.46 × 2,513.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.91x = 11,204,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,204,225.16/2,976.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.71

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