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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.06, 4,180.95 and 2,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.06, 4,180.95 and 2,169.27 is: 3,257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.06 : 4,180.95 = 2,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.06/4,180.95 = 2,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.06x = 4,180.95 × 2,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.06x = 9,069,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,069,609.41/2,784.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.69

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