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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.67, 4,109.00 and 890.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.67, 4,109.00 and 890.24 is: 1,335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.67 : 4,109.00 = 890.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.67/4,109.00 = 890.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.67x = 4,109.00 × 890.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.67x = 3,657,971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,971.16/2,739.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.19

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