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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,456.76, 4,770.35 and 1,964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,456.76, 4,770.35 and 1,964.68 is: 2,711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,456.76 : 4,770.35 = 1,964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,456.76/4,770.35 = 1,964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,456.76x = 4,770.35 × 1,964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,456.76x = 9,372,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372,215.80/3,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.27

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