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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.04, 4,111.08 and 891.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.04, 4,111.08 and 891.89 is: 1,337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.04 : 4,111.08 = 891.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.04/4,111.08 = 891.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.04x = 4,111.08 × 891.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.04x = 3,666,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,610.59/2,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.67

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