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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.96, 3,250.71 and 1,290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.96, 3,250.71 and 1,290.73 is: 1,935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.96 : 3,250.71 = 1,290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.96/3,250.71 = 1,290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.96x = 3,250.71 × 1,290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.96x = 4,195,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,788.92/2,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.36

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