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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.99, 4,150.98 and 1,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.99, 4,150.98 and 1,012.76 is: 1,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.99 : 4,150.98 = 1,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.99/4,150.98 = 1,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.99x = 4,150.98 × 1,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.99x = 4,203,941.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,941.32/2,768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.22

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