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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.95, 3,977.93 and 1,404.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.95, 3,977.93 and 1,404.71 is: 2,103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.95 : 3,977.93 = 1,404.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.95/3,977.93 = 1,404.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.95x = 3,977.93 × 1,404.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.95x = 5,587,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587,811.14/2,656.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.09

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