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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.56, 4,001.91 and 1,024.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.56, 4,001.91 and 1,024.99 is: 1,536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.56 : 4,001.91 = 1,024.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.56/4,001.91 = 1,024.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.56x = 4,001.91 × 1,024.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.56x = 4,101,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,917.73/2,669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.55

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