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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.23, 4,764.08 and 2,560.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.23, 4,764.08 and 2,560.95 is: 3,849.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.23 : 4,764.08 = 2,560.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.23/4,764.08 = 2,560.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.23x = 4,764.08 × 2,560.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.23x = 12,200,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200,577.08/3,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.70

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