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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.04, 4,015.58 and 1,443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.04, 4,015.58 and 1,443.42 is: 2,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.04 : 4,015.58 = 1,443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.04/4,015.58 = 1,443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.04x = 4,015.58 × 1,443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.04x = 5,796,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,796,168.48/2,676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.95

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