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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.05, 4,084.71 and 775.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.05, 4,084.71 and 775.41 is: 1,163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.05 : 4,084.71 = 775.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.05/4,084.71 = 775.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.05x = 4,084.71 × 775.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.05x = 3,167,324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,324.98/2,723.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.15

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