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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.73, 4,241.54 and 1,365.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.73, 4,241.54 and 1,365.84 is: 2,048.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.73 : 4,241.54 = 1,365.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.73/4,241.54 = 1,365.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.73x = 4,241.54 × 1,365.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.73x = 5,793,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,793,258.16/2,827.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.73

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