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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.76, 5,941.50 and 2,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.76, 5,941.50 and 2,627.52 is: 3,624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.76 : 5,941.50 = 2,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.76/5,941.50 = 2,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.76x = 5,941.50 × 2,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.76x = 15,611,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,611,410.08/4,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.87

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