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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.02, 4,267.25 and 1,089.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.02, 4,267.25 and 1,089.55 is: 1,634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.02 : 4,267.25 = 1,089.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.02/4,267.25 = 1,089.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.02x = 4,267.25 × 1,089.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.02x = 4,649,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,355.45/2,844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.78

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