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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.88, 4,106.99 and 2,645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.88, 4,106.99 and 2,645.97 is: 3,963.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.88 : 4,106.99 = 2,645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.88/4,106.99 = 2,645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.88x = 4,106.99 × 2,645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.88x = 10,866,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,866,959.10/2,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.32

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