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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.80, 4,155.30 and 1,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.80, 4,155.30 and 1,014.73 is: 1,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.80 : 4,155.30 = 1,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.80/4,155.30 = 1,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.80x = 4,155.30 × 1,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.80x = 4,216,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,497.18/2,769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.31

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