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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.73, 4,151.20 and 1,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.73, 4,151.20 and 1,123.40 is: 1,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.73 : 4,151.20 = 1,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.73/4,151.20 = 1,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.73x = 4,151.20 × 1,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.73x = 4,663,459.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,459.00/2,766.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.55

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