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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.97, 3,942.71 and 1,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.97, 3,942.71 and 1,067.16 is: 1,601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.97 : 3,942.71 = 1,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.97/3,942.71 = 1,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.97x = 3,942.71 × 1,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.97x = 4,207,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207,502.40/2,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.05

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