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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.93, 4,966.82 and 2,027.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.93, 4,966.82 and 2,027.13 is: 2,797.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.93 : 4,966.82 = 2,027.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.93/4,966.82 = 2,027.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.93x = 4,966.82 × 2,027.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.93x = 10,068,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,068,389.83/3,598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.61

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