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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.76, 5,470.97 and 2,196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.76, 5,470.97 and 2,196.19 is: 3,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.76 : 5,470.97 = 2,196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.76/5,470.97 = 2,196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.76x = 5,470.97 × 2,196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.76x = 12,015,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,015,289.60/3,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.52

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