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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.22, 4,143.69 and 1,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.22, 4,143.69 and 1,032.44 is: 1,547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.22 : 4,143.69 = 1,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.22/4,143.69 = 1,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.22x = 4,143.69 × 1,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.22x = 4,278,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,090.59/2,764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.67

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