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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.33, 4,109.40 and 1,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.33, 4,109.40 and 1,007.82 is: 1,511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.33 : 4,109.40 = 1,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.33/4,109.40 = 1,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.33x = 4,109.40 × 1,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.33x = 4,141,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,535.51/2,739.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.88

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