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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.76, 4,261.68 and 1,109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.76, 4,261.68 and 1,109.28 is: 1,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.76 : 4,261.68 = 1,109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.76/4,261.68 = 1,109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.76x = 4,261.68 × 1,109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.76x = 4,727,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,396.39/2,840.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.13

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