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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.03, 4,147.61 and 1,304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.03, 4,147.61 and 1,304.79 is: 1,956.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.03 : 4,147.61 = 1,304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.03/4,147.61 = 1,304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.03x = 4,147.61 × 1,304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.03x = 5,411,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411,753.53/2,766.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.51

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