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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.06, 4,187.99 and 1,150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.06, 4,187.99 and 1,150.74 is: 1,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.06 : 4,187.99 = 1,150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.06/4,187.99 = 1,150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.06x = 4,187.99 × 1,150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.06x = 4,819,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,290.49/2,793.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.45

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