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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.64, 4,112.54 and 1,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.64, 4,112.54 and 1,097.34 is: 1,647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.64 : 4,112.54 = 1,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.64/4,112.54 = 1,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.64x = 4,112.54 × 1,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.64x = 4,512,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,854.64/2,739.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.24

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