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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.59, 4,144.44 and 1,099.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.59, 4,144.44 and 1,099.89 is: 1,648.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.59 : 4,144.44 = 1,099.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.59/4,144.44 = 1,099.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.59x = 4,144.44 × 1,099.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.59x = 4,558,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,428.11/2,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.86

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