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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.02, 4,033.74 and 1,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.02, 4,033.74 and 1,046.90 is: 1,569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.02 : 4,033.74 = 1,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.02/4,033.74 = 1,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.02x = 4,033.74 × 1,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.02x = 4,222,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,922.41/2,691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.26

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