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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.05, 4,128.21 and 804.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.05, 4,128.21 and 804.27 is: 1,206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.05 : 4,128.21 = 804.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.05/4,128.21 = 804.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.05x = 4,128.21 × 804.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.05x = 3,320,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,195.46/2,752.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.44

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