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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.76, 4,009.03 and 1,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.76, 4,009.03 and 1,795.64 is: 2,693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.76 : 4,009.03 = 1,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.76/4,009.03 = 1,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.76x = 4,009.03 × 1,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.76x = 7,198,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,774.63/2,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.39

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