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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.94, 4,619.51 and 2,617.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.94, 4,619.51 and 2,617.67 is: 3,930.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.94 : 4,619.51 = 2,617.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.94/4,619.51 = 2,617.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.94x = 4,619.51 × 2,617.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.94x = 12,092,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,092,375.74/3,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.00

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