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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.29, 4,149.83 and 1,034.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.29, 4,149.83 and 1,034.75 is: 1,552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.29 : 4,149.83 = 1,034.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.29/4,149.83 = 1,034.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.29x = 4,149.83 × 1,034.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.29x = 4,294,036.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,036.59/2,766.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.27

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