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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.96, 4,110.59 and 891.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.96, 4,110.59 and 891.07 is: 1,336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.96 : 4,110.59 = 891.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.96/4,110.59 = 891.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.96x = 4,110.59 × 891.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.96x = 3,662,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,823.43/2,739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.82

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