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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.91, 4,273.19 and 1,093.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.91, 4,273.19 and 1,093.84 is: 1,640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.91 : 4,273.19 = 1,093.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.91/4,273.19 = 1,093.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.91x = 4,273.19 × 1,093.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.91x = 4,674,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,196.74/2,848.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.70

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