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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.67, 4,105.92 and 2,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.67, 4,105.92 and 2,244.30 is: 3,358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.67 : 4,105.92 = 2,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.67/4,105.92 = 2,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.67x = 4,105.92 × 2,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.67x = 9,214,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,214,916.26/2,743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.62

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