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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.92, 4,140.99 and 2,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.92, 4,140.99 and 2,708.72 is: 4,067.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.92 : 4,140.99 = 2,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.92/4,140.99 = 2,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.92x = 4,140.99 × 2,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.92x = 11,216,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,216,782.43/2,757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.12

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