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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.51, 4,148.24 and 1,098.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.51, 4,148.24 and 1,098.95 is: 1,647.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.51 : 4,148.24 = 1,098.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.51/4,148.24 = 1,098.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.51x = 4,148.24 × 1,098.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.51x = 4,558,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,682.11/2,766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.81

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