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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.76, 4,109.87 and 890.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.76, 4,109.87 and 890.84 is: 1,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.76 : 4,109.87 = 890.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.76/4,109.87 = 890.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.76x = 4,109.87 × 890.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.76x = 3,661,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,236.59/2,739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.33

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