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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.56, 4,146.72 and 1,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.56, 4,146.72 and 1,033.20 is: 1,549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.56 : 4,146.72 = 1,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.56/4,146.72 = 1,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.56x = 4,146.72 × 1,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.56x = 4,284,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,391.10/2,764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.76

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