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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.22, 4,127.22 and 1,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.22, 4,127.22 and 1,021.44 is: 1,531.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.22 : 4,127.22 = 1,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.22/4,127.22 = 1,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.22x = 4,127.22 × 1,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.22x = 4,215,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,707.60/2,753.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.19

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