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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.79, 4,004.69 and 1,751.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.79, 4,004.69 and 1,751.16 is: 2,626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.79 : 4,004.69 = 1,751.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.79/4,004.69 = 1,751.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.79x = 4,004.69 × 1,751.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.79x = 7,012,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,857.79/2,669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.75

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