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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.06, 4,144.37 and 914.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.06, 4,144.37 and 914.69 is: 1,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.06 : 4,144.37 = 914.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.06/4,144.37 = 914.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.06x = 4,144.37 × 914.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.06x = 3,790,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,819.58/2,764.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.47

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