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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.67, 4,151.94 and 1,453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.67, 4,151.94 and 1,453.15 is: 2,178.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.67 : 4,151.94 = 1,453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.67/4,151.94 = 1,453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.67x = 4,151.94 × 1,453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.67x = 6,033,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033,391.61/2,769.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.38

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