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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.22, 4,065.48 and 1,151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.22, 4,065.48 and 1,151.86 is: 1,726.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.22 : 4,065.48 = 1,151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.22/4,065.48 = 1,151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.22x = 4,065.48 × 1,151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.22x = 4,682,863.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,863.79/2,712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.58

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