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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.54, 4,109.85 and 1,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.54, 4,109.85 and 1,009.76 is: 1,513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.54 : 4,109.85 = 1,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.54/4,109.85 = 1,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.54x = 4,109.85 × 1,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.54x = 4,149,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,941.59/2,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.73

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