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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.72, 4,100.63 and 1,067.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.72, 4,100.63 and 1,067.97 is: 1,601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.72 : 4,100.63 = 1,067.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.72/4,100.63 = 1,067.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.72x = 4,100.63 × 1,067.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.72x = 4,379,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,344.48/2,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.97

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