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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.76, 4,109.76 and 1,441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.76, 4,109.76 and 1,441.92 is: 2,161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.76 : 4,109.76 = 1,441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.76/4,109.76 = 1,441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.76x = 4,109.76 × 1,441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.76x = 5,925,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925,945.14/2,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.37

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