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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.91, 4,132.52 and 2,202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.91, 4,132.52 and 2,202.01 is: 3,297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.91 : 4,132.52 = 2,202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.91/4,132.52 = 2,202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.91x = 4,132.52 × 2,202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.91x = 9,099,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,848.90/2,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.15

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