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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.22, 4,049.75 and 1,139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.22, 4,049.75 and 1,139.62 is: 1,709.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.22 : 4,049.75 = 1,139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.22/4,049.75 = 1,139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.22x = 4,049.75 × 1,139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.22x = 4,615,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,176.10/2,700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.19

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