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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.76, 4,003.74 and 1,371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.76, 4,003.74 and 1,371.06 is: 2,056.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.76 : 4,003.74 = 1,371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.76/4,003.74 = 1,371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.76x = 4,003.74 × 1,371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.76x = 5,489,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489,367.76/2,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.13

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