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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.76, 4,256.58 and 1,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.76, 4,256.58 and 1,826.02 is: 2,519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.76 : 4,256.58 = 1,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.76/4,256.58 = 1,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.76x = 4,256.58 × 1,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.76x = 7,772,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,600.21/3,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.68

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