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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.72, 4,016.70 and 1,033.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.72, 4,016.70 and 1,033.41 is: 1,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.72 : 4,016.70 = 1,033.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.72/4,016.70 = 1,033.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.72x = 4,016.70 × 1,033.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.72x = 4,150,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,897.95/2,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.74

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