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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.97, 4,244.95 and 1,074.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.97, 4,244.95 and 1,074.97 is: 1,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.97 : 4,244.95 = 1,074.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.97/4,244.95 = 1,074.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.97x = 4,244.95 × 1,074.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.97x = 4,563,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,202.06/2,829.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.46

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