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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.44, 2,515.47 and 1,058.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.44, 2,515.47 and 1,058.41 is: 1,588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.44 : 2,515.47 = 1,058.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.44/2,515.47 = 1,058.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.44x = 2,515.47 × 1,058.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.44x = 2,662,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,398.60/1,676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.13

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