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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.07, 4,048.36 and 1,139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.07, 4,048.36 and 1,139.64 is: 1,708.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.07 : 4,048.36 = 1,139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.07/4,048.36 = 1,139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.07x = 4,048.36 × 1,139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.07x = 4,613,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,672.99/2,700.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.73

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