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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.96, 4,035.42 and 1,303.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.96, 4,035.42 and 1,303.83 is: 1,955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.96 : 4,035.42 = 1,303.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.96/4,035.42 = 1,303.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.96x = 4,035.42 × 1,303.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.96x = 5,261,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261,501.66/2,690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.25

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