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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.60, 4,150.35 and 1,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.60, 4,150.35 and 1,035.36 is: 1,553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.60 : 4,150.35 = 1,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.60/4,150.35 = 1,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.60x = 4,150.35 × 1,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.60x = 4,297,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,106.38/2,766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.21

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