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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.04, 3,778.95 and 2,409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.04, 3,778.95 and 2,409.42 is: 3,314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.04 : 3,778.95 = 2,409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.04/3,778.95 = 2,409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.04x = 3,778.95 × 2,409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.04x = 9,105,077.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,105,077.71/2,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.50

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