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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.93, 4,102.97 and 1,005.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.93, 4,102.97 and 1,005.15 is: 1,506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.93 : 4,102.97 = 1,005.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.93/4,102.97 = 1,005.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.93x = 4,102.97 × 1,005.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.93x = 4,124,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,110.66/2,736.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.84

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