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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.62, 4,116.35 and 1,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.62, 4,116.35 and 1,356.48 is: 2,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.62 : 4,116.35 = 1,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.62/4,116.35 = 1,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.62x = 4,116.35 × 1,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.62x = 5,583,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,583,749.84/2,744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.44

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