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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.96, 4,110.42 and 890.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.96, 4,110.42 and 890.88 is: 1,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.96 : 4,110.42 = 890.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.96/4,110.42 = 890.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.96x = 4,110.42 × 890.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.96x = 3,661,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,890.97/2,739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.48

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