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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.93, 4,021.80 and 1,219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.93, 4,021.80 and 1,219.26 is: 1,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.93 : 4,021.80 = 1,219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.93/4,021.80 = 1,219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.93x = 4,021.80 × 1,219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.93x = 4,903,619.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,619.87/2,679.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.76

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