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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.92, 4,096.72 and 2,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.92, 4,096.72 and 2,003.98 is: 3,002.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.92 : 4,096.72 = 2,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.92/4,096.72 = 2,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.92x = 4,096.72 × 2,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.92x = 8,209,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,744.95/2,733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.92

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