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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.76, 4,614.24 and 1,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.76, 4,614.24 and 1,670.96 is: 2,505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.76 : 4,614.24 = 1,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.76/4,614.24 = 1,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.76x = 4,614.24 × 1,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.76x = 7,710,210.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,710,210.47/3,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.95

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