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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.84, 4,095.30 and 1,000.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.84, 4,095.30 and 1,000.06 is: 1,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.84 : 4,095.30 = 1,000.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.84/4,095.30 = 1,000.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.84x = 4,095.30 × 1,000.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.84x = 4,095,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,545.72/2,731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.19

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