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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.86, 4,011.60 and 1,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.86, 4,011.60 and 1,212.62 is: 1,819.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.86 : 4,011.60 = 1,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.86/4,011.60 = 1,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.86x = 4,011.60 × 1,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.86x = 4,864,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,520.27/2,673.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.29

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