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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.75, 4,767.76 and 1,962.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.75, 4,767.76 and 1,962.73 is: 2,708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.75 : 4,767.76 = 1,962.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.75/4,767.76 = 1,962.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.75x = 4,767.76 × 1,962.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.75x = 9,357,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357,820.68/3,454.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.68

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