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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.82, 4,134.41 and 808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.82, 4,134.41 and 808.04 is: 1,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.82 : 4,134.41 = 808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.82/4,134.41 = 808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.82x = 4,134.41 × 808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.82x = 3,340,768.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,768.66/2,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.26

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