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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.52, 4,926.84 and 1,976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.52, 4,926.84 and 1,976.92 is: 2,727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.52 : 4,926.84 = 1,976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.52/4,926.84 = 1,976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.52x = 4,926.84 × 1,976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.52x = 9,739,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739,968.53/3,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.89

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