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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.54, 4,154.99 and 1,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.54, 4,154.99 and 1,014.68 is: 1,522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.54 : 4,154.99 = 1,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.54/4,154.99 = 1,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.54x = 4,154.99 × 1,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.54x = 4,215,959.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,959.40/2,769.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.26

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