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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.76, 4,050.38 and 1,776.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.76, 4,050.38 and 1,776.53 is: 2,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.76 : 4,050.38 = 1,776.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.76/4,050.38 = 1,776.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.76x = 4,050.38 × 1,776.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.76x = 7,195,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195,601.33/2,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.33

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