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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.76, 4,005.96 and 1,501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.76, 4,005.96 and 1,501.02 is: 2,252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.76 : 4,005.96 = 1,501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.76/4,005.96 = 1,501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.76x = 4,005.96 × 1,501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.76x = 6,013,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013,026.08/2,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.27

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