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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.64, 4,560.71 and 2,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.64, 4,560.71 and 2,125.76 is: 2,935.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.64 : 4,560.71 = 2,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.64/4,560.71 = 2,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.64x = 4,560.71 × 2,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.64x = 9,694,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,694,941.46/3,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.51

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