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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.81, 4,153.53 and 920.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.81, 4,153.53 and 920.43 is: 1,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.81 : 4,153.53 = 920.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.81/4,153.53 = 920.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.81x = 4,153.53 × 920.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.81x = 3,823,033.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,033.62/2,769.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.25

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