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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.76, 4,209.53 and 1,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.76, 4,209.53 and 1,051.70 is: 1,577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.76 : 4,209.53 = 1,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.76/4,209.53 = 1,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.76x = 4,209.53 × 1,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.76x = 4,427,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,136.39/2,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.31

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