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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.76, 4,982.49 and 2,038.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.76, 4,982.49 and 2,038.55 is: 2,813.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.76 : 4,982.49 = 2,038.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.76/4,982.49 = 2,038.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.76x = 4,982.49 × 2,038.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.76x = 10,157,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,157,054.99/3,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.00

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