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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.91, 2,513.49 and 1,026.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.91, 2,513.49 and 1,026.11 is: 1,538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.91 : 2,513.49 = 1,026.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.91/2,513.49 = 1,026.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.91x = 2,513.49 × 1,026.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.91x = 2,579,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,112.09/1,675.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.93

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