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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.98, 4,512.53 and 2,766.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.98, 4,512.53 and 2,766.98 is: 4,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.98 : 4,512.53 = 2,766.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.98/4,512.53 = 2,766.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.98x = 4,512.53 × 2,766.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.98x = 12,486,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,486,064.61/3,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.23

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