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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.79, 4,106.11 and 2,244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.79, 4,106.11 and 2,244.43 is: 3,358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.79 : 4,106.11 = 2,244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.79/4,106.11 = 2,244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.79x = 4,106.11 × 2,244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.79x = 9,215,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,215,876.47/2,743.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.81

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