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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.79, 4,977.54 and 2,034.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.79, 4,977.54 and 2,034.85 is: 2,808.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.79 : 4,977.54 = 2,034.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.79/4,977.54 = 2,034.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.79x = 4,977.54 × 2,034.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.79x = 10,128,547.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,128,547.27/3,606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.19

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