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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.22, 4,013.71 and 1,288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.22, 4,013.71 and 1,288.86 is: 1,932.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.22 : 4,013.71 = 1,288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.22/4,013.71 = 1,288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.22x = 4,013.71 × 1,288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.22x = 5,173,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,110.27/2,676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.99

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