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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.48, 4,007.76 and 1,441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.48, 4,007.76 and 1,441.92 is: 2,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.48 : 4,007.76 = 1,441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.48/4,007.76 = 1,441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.48x = 4,007.76 × 1,441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.48x = 5,778,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,869.30/2,673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.55

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