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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.91, 2,501.22 and 1,018.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.91, 2,501.22 and 1,018.67 is: 1,525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.91 : 2,501.22 = 1,018.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.91/2,501.22 = 1,018.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.91x = 2,501.22 × 1,018.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.91x = 2,547,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,917.78/1,669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.78

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