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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.53, 4,015.38 and 1,754.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.53, 4,015.38 and 1,754.35 is: 2,627.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.53 : 4,015.38 = 1,754.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.53/4,015.38 = 1,754.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.53x = 4,015.38 × 1,754.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.53x = 7,044,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,381.90/2,681.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.00

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