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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.76, 4,567.56 and 1,984.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.76, 4,567.56 and 1,984.52 is: 2,737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.76 : 4,567.56 = 1,984.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.76/4,567.56 = 1,984.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.76x = 4,567.56 × 1,984.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.76x = 9,064,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,064,414.17/3,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.87

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