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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.47, 4,155.05 and 1,381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.47, 4,155.05 and 1,381.39 is: 2,073.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.47 : 4,155.05 = 1,381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.47/4,155.05 = 1,381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.47x = 4,155.05 × 1,381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.47x = 5,739,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,737.59/2,768.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.25

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