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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.79, 4,109.40 and 2,256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.79, 4,109.40 and 2,256.93 is: 3,375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.79 : 4,109.40 = 2,256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.79/4,109.40 = 2,256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.79x = 4,109.40 × 2,256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.79x = 9,274,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,274,628.14/2,747.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.30

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