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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.32, 4,107.20 and 2,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.32, 4,107.20 and 2,160.04 is: 3,236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.32 : 4,107.20 = 2,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.32/4,107.20 = 2,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.32x = 4,107.20 × 2,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.32x = 8,871,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871,716.29/2,741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.29

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