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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.72, 4,151.84 and 1,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.72, 4,151.84 and 1,035.52 is: 1,553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.72 : 4,151.84 = 1,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.72/4,151.84 = 1,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.72x = 4,151.84 × 1,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.72x = 4,299,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,313.36/2,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.94

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