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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.61, 4,575.98 and 2,764.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.61, 4,575.98 and 2,764.79 is: 4,139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.61 : 4,575.98 = 2,764.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.61/4,575.98 = 2,764.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.61x = 4,575.98 × 2,764.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.61x = 12,651,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651,587.04/3,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.09

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