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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.82, 5,118.97 and 1,767.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.82, 5,118.97 and 1,767.84 is: 2,653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.82 : 5,118.97 = 1,767.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.82/5,118.97 = 1,767.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.82x = 5,118.97 × 1,767.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.82x = 9,049,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049,518.82/3,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.18

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