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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.72, 4,150.47 and 1,306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.72, 4,150.47 and 1,306.02 is: 1,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.72 : 4,150.47 = 1,306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.72/4,150.47 = 1,306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.72x = 4,150.47 × 1,306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.72x = 5,420,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,420,596.83/2,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.21

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