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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.97, 4,966.54 and 2,107.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.97, 4,966.54 and 2,107.67 is: 2,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.97 : 4,966.54 = 2,107.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.97/4,966.54 = 2,107.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.97x = 4,966.54 × 2,107.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.97x = 10,467,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,467,797.26/3,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.55

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