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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.97, 4,080.63 and 772.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.97, 4,080.63 and 772.19 is: 1,158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.97 : 4,080.63 = 772.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.97/4,080.63 = 772.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.97x = 4,080.63 × 772.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.97x = 3,151,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,021.68/2,719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.48

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