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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.66, 4,112.07 and 1,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.66, 4,112.07 and 1,009.88 is: 1,514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.66 : 4,112.07 = 1,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.66/4,112.07 = 1,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.66x = 4,112.07 × 1,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.66x = 4,152,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,676.69/2,741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.66

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