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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.00, 4,213.47 and 728.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.00, 4,213.47 and 728.82 is: 1,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.00 : 4,213.47 = 728.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.00/4,213.47 = 728.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.00x = 4,213.47 × 728.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.00x = 3,070,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,849.89/2,809.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.22

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