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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,911.91, 5,873.33 and 2,676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,911.91, 5,873.33 and 2,676.25 is: 4,018.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,911.91 : 5,873.33 = 2,676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,911.91/5,873.33 = 2,676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,911.91x = 5,873.33 × 2,676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,911.91x = 15,718,499.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,718,499.41/3,911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.11

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