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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.76, 2,501.89 and 1,396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.76, 2,501.89 and 1,396.17 is: 2,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.76 : 2,501.89 = 1,396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.76/2,501.89 = 1,396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.76x = 2,501.89 × 1,396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.76x = 3,493,060.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,060.27/1,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.70

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