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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.54, 4,125.95 and 1,018.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.54, 4,125.95 and 1,018.76 is: 1,528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.54 : 4,125.95 = 1,018.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.54/4,125.95 = 1,018.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.54x = 4,125.95 × 1,018.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.54x = 4,203,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,347.73/2,750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.19

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