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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.00, 3,990.28 and 1,017.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.00, 3,990.28 and 1,017.93 is: 1,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.00 : 3,990.28 = 1,017.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.00/3,990.28 = 1,017.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.00x = 3,990.28 × 1,017.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.00x = 4,061,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,832.57/2,660.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.00

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