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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.76, 4,691.16 and 2,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.76, 4,691.16 and 2,664.72 is: 3,995.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.76 : 4,691.16 = 2,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.76/4,691.16 = 2,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.76x = 4,691.16 × 2,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.76x = 12,500,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,500,627.88/3,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.39

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