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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.02, 4,006.86 and 1,849.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.02, 4,006.86 and 1,849.09 is: 2,774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.02 : 4,006.86 = 1,849.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.02/4,006.86 = 1,849.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.02x = 4,006.86 × 1,849.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.02x = 7,409,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,409,044.76/2,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.90

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