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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.91, 4,607.64 and 1,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.91, 4,607.64 and 1,902.08 is: 2,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.91 : 4,607.64 = 1,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.91/4,607.64 = 1,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.91x = 4,607.64 × 1,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.91x = 8,764,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,764,099.89/3,076.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.34

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