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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.05, 3,750.96 and 1,113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.05, 3,750.96 and 1,113.27 is: 1,670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.05 : 3,750.96 = 1,113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.05/3,750.96 = 1,113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.05x = 3,750.96 × 1,113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.05x = 4,175,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,831.24/2,500.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.30

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