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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.41, 4,141.43 and 2,362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.41, 4,141.43 and 2,362.98 is: 3,549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.41 : 4,141.43 = 2,362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.41/4,141.43 = 2,362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.41x = 4,141.43 × 2,362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.41x = 9,786,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,786,104.45/2,757.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.03

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