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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.92, 4,147.40 and 1,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.92, 4,147.40 and 1,011.18 is: 1,516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.92 : 4,147.40 = 1,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.92/4,147.40 = 1,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.92x = 4,147.40 × 1,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.92x = 4,193,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,767.93/2,764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.78

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