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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.51, 4,006.35 and 1,027.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.51, 4,006.35 and 1,027.83 is: 1,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.51 : 4,006.35 = 1,027.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.51/4,006.35 = 1,027.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.51x = 4,006.35 × 1,027.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.51x = 4,117,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,846.72/2,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.97

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