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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.55, 3,941.28 and 1,067.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.55, 3,941.28 and 1,067.54 is: 1,601.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.55 : 3,941.28 = 1,067.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.55/3,941.28 = 1,067.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.55x = 3,941.28 × 1,067.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.55x = 4,207,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207,454.34/2,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.28

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