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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.60, 4,099.44 and 1,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.60, 4,099.44 and 1,002.82 is: 1,503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.60 : 4,099.44 = 1,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.60/4,099.44 = 1,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.60x = 4,099.44 × 1,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.60x = 4,111,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,000.42/2,734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.33

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