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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671, 4,007.94 and 1,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671, 4,007.94 and 1,303 is: 1,955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671 : 4,007.94 = 1,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671/4,007.94 = 1,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671x = 4,007.94 × 1,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671x = 5,222,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,345.82/2,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.20

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