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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.58, 4,073.09 and 2,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.58, 4,073.09 and 2,674.42 is: 4,005.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.58 : 4,073.09 = 2,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.58/4,073.09 = 2,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.58x = 4,073.09 × 2,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.58x = 10,893,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,893,129.80/2,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.45

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