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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.56, 2,966.67 and 1,809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.56, 2,966.67 and 1,809.76 is: 2,496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.56 : 2,966.67 = 1,809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.56/2,966.67 = 1,809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.56x = 2,966.67 × 1,809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.56x = 5,368,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,368,960.70/2,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.54

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