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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.36, 4,093.54 and 1,169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.36, 4,093.54 and 1,169.64 is: 1,754.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.36 : 4,093.54 = 1,169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.36/4,093.54 = 1,169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.36x = 4,093.54 × 1,169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.36x = 4,787,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,965.20/2,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.24

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