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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.76, 4,122.27 and 1,104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.76, 4,122.27 and 1,104.38 is: 1,657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.76 : 4,122.27 = 1,104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.76/4,122.27 = 1,104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.76x = 4,122.27 × 1,104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.76x = 4,552,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,531.93/2,746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.42

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