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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.58, 2,501.73 and 1,052.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.58, 2,501.73 and 1,052.07 is: 1,578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.58 : 2,501.73 = 1,052.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.58/2,501.73 = 1,052.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.58x = 2,501.73 × 1,052.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.58x = 2,631,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,995.08/1,667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.33

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