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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.22, 4,153.98 and 1,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.22, 4,153.98 and 1,124.64 is: 1,687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.22 : 4,153.98 = 1,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.22/4,153.98 = 1,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.22x = 4,153.98 × 1,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.22x = 4,671,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,711.30/2,768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.63

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