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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.73, 4,196.68 and 1,153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.73, 4,196.68 and 1,153.16 is: 1,729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.73 : 4,196.68 = 1,153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.73/4,196.68 = 1,153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.73x = 4,196.68 × 1,153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.73x = 4,839,419.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,419.64/2,797.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.77

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