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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.76, 4,166.64 and 1,112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.76, 4,166.64 and 1,112.63 is: 1,668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.76 : 4,166.64 = 1,112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.76/4,166.64 = 1,112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.76x = 4,166.64 × 1,112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.76x = 4,635,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,928.66/2,777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.95

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