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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.14, 4,890.87 and 2,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.14, 4,890.87 and 2,676.30 is: 4,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.14 : 4,890.87 = 2,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.14/4,890.87 = 2,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.14x = 4,890.87 × 2,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.14x = 13,089,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,089,435.38/3,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.16

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