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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.73, 2,490.72 and 1,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.73, 2,490.72 and 1,010.06 is: 1,512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.73 : 2,490.72 = 1,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.73/2,490.72 = 1,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.73x = 2,490.72 × 1,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.73x = 2,515,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,764.19/1,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.13

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