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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,892.61, 6,751.70 and 2,767.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,892.61, 6,751.70 and 2,767.86 is: 3,819.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,892.61 : 6,751.70 = 2,767.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,892.61/6,751.70 = 2,767.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,892.61x = 6,751.70 × 2,767.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,892.61x = 18,687,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,687,756.90/4,892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.59

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