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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.54, 4,605.39 and 2,610.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.54, 4,605.39 and 2,610.81 is: 3,917.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.54 : 4,605.39 = 2,610.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.54/4,605.39 = 2,610.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.54x = 4,605.39 × 2,610.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.54x = 12,023,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,023,798.27/3,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.13

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