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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.76, 4,592.40 and 2,090.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.76, 4,592.40 and 2,090.04 is: 3,133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.76 : 4,592.40 = 2,090.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.76/4,592.40 = 2,090.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.76x = 4,592.40 × 2,090.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.76x = 9,598,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,299.70/3,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.87

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