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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.76, 2,070.90 and 1,058.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.76, 2,070.90 and 1,058.76 is: 1,585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.76 : 2,070.90 = 1,058.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.76/2,070.90 = 1,058.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.76x = 2,070.90 × 1,058.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.76x = 2,192,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,586.08/1,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.66

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