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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.71, 2,748.54 and 1,107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.71, 2,748.54 and 1,107.51 is: 1,528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.71 : 2,748.54 = 1,107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.71/2,748.54 = 1,107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.71x = 2,748.54 × 1,107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.71x = 3,044,035.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,035.54/1,991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.35

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