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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.71, 2,505.41 and 1,013.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.71, 2,505.41 and 1,013.15 is: 1,520.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.71 : 2,505.41 = 1,013.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.71/2,505.41 = 1,013.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.71x = 2,505.41 × 1,013.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.71x = 2,538,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,338.55/1,669.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.23

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