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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.31, 4,099.15 and 884.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.31, 4,099.15 and 884.35 is: 1,326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.31 : 4,099.15 = 884.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.31/4,099.15 = 884.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.31x = 4,099.15 × 884.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.31x = 3,625,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,083.30/2,733.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.26

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