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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.64, 4,583.62 and 2,681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.64, 4,583.62 and 2,681.84 is: 4,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.64 : 4,583.62 = 2,681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.64/4,583.62 = 2,681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.64x = 4,583.62 × 2,681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.64x = 12,292,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,292,535.46/3,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.25

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