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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.93, 4,002.93 and 1,207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.93, 4,002.93 and 1,207.73 is: 1,811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.93 : 4,002.93 = 1,207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.93/4,002.93 = 1,207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.93x = 4,002.93 × 1,207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.93x = 4,834,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,458.65/2,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.38

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