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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.52, 2,926.59 and 1,765.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.52, 2,926.59 and 1,765.91 is: 2,437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.52 : 2,926.59 = 1,765.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.52/2,926.59 = 1,765.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.52x = 2,926.59 × 1,765.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.52x = 5,168,101.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,101.86/2,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.19

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