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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.53, 3,402.51 and 1,719.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.53, 3,402.51 and 1,719.58 is: 2,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.53 : 3,402.51 = 1,719.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.53/3,402.51 = 1,719.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.53x = 3,402.51 × 1,719.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.53x = 5,850,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850,888.15/2,267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.29

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