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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.65, 4,509.27 and 2,546.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.65, 4,509.27 and 2,546.92 is: 3,813.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.65 : 4,509.27 = 2,546.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.65/4,509.27 = 2,546.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.65x = 4,509.27 × 2,546.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.65x = 11,484,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,484,749.95/3,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.44

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