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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.89, 4,129.79 and 1,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.89, 4,129.79 and 1,109.30 is: 1,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.89 : 4,129.79 = 1,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.89/4,129.79 = 1,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.89x = 4,129.79 × 1,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.89x = 4,581,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,149.85/2,752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.13

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