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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.67, 4,109.98 and 1,095.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.67, 4,109.98 and 1,095.67 is: 1,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.67 : 4,109.98 = 1,095.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.67/4,109.98 = 1,095.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.67x = 4,109.98 × 1,095.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.67x = 4,503,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,176.31/2,738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.30

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