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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.53, 4,046.87 and 1,528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.53, 4,046.87 and 1,528.08 is: 2,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.53 : 4,046.87 = 1,528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.53/4,046.87 = 1,528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.53x = 4,046.87 × 1,528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.53x = 6,183,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,183,933.47/2,697.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.45

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