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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.74, 4,124.49 and 1,105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.74, 4,124.49 and 1,105.83 is: 1,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.74 : 4,124.49 = 1,105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.74/4,124.49 = 1,105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.74x = 4,124.49 × 1,105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.74x = 4,560,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,984.78/2,749.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.70

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