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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.83, 4,354.25 and 1,669.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.83, 4,354.25 and 1,669.47 is: 2,504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.83 : 4,354.25 = 1,669.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.83/4,354.25 = 1,669.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.83x = 4,354.25 × 1,669.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.83x = 7,269,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269,281.40/2,902.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.21

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