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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.04, 4,110.24 and 792.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.04, 4,110.24 and 792.72 is: 1,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.04 : 4,110.24 = 792.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.04/4,110.24 = 792.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.04x = 4,110.24 × 792.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.04x = 3,258,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,269.45/2,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.70

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