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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.02, 4,348.53 and 2,775.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.02, 4,348.53 and 2,775.09 is: 4,162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.02 : 4,348.53 = 2,775.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.02/4,348.53 = 2,775.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.02x = 4,348.53 × 2,775.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.02x = 12,067,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,067,562.12/2,899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.64

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