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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.43, 4,176.93 and 810.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.43, 4,176.93 and 810.08 is: 1,215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.43 : 4,176.93 = 810.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.43/4,176.93 = 810.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.43x = 4,176.93 × 810.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.43x = 3,383,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,626.69/2,784.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.19

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