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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.75, 4,008.61 and 1,355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.75, 4,008.61 and 1,355.43 is: 2,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.75 : 4,008.61 = 1,355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.75/4,008.61 = 1,355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.75x = 4,008.61 × 1,355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.75x = 5,433,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,406.98/2,670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.41

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