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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.91, 4,108.23 and 1,097.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.91, 4,108.23 and 1,097.23 is: 1,645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.91 : 4,108.23 = 1,097.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.91/4,108.23 = 1,097.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.91x = 4,108.23 × 1,097.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.91x = 4,507,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,673.20/2,739.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.19

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