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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.80, 4,146.39 and 1,033.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.80, 4,146.39 and 1,033.02 is: 1,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.80 : 4,146.39 = 1,033.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.80/4,146.39 = 1,033.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.80x = 4,146.39 × 1,033.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.80x = 4,283,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,303.80/2,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.23

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