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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.76, 4,125.33 and 802.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.76, 4,125.33 and 802.31 is: 1,203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.76 : 4,125.33 = 802.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.76/4,125.33 = 802.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.76x = 4,125.33 × 802.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.76x = 3,309,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,772.89/2,750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.22

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