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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.65, 4,281.61 and 2,749.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.65, 4,281.61 and 2,749.93 is: 3,793.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.65 : 4,281.61 = 2,749.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.65/4,281.61 = 2,749.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.65x = 4,281.61 × 2,749.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.65x = 11,774,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,774,138.49/3,103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.64

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