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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.04, 4,114.67 and 2,284.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.04, 4,114.67 and 2,284.05 is: 3,426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.04 : 4,114.67 = 2,284.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.04/4,114.67 = 2,284.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.04x = 4,114.67 × 2,284.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.04x = 9,398,100.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,398,100.59/2,743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.17

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