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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.02, 2,566.65 and 1,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.02, 2,566.65 and 1,062.02 is: 1,594.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.02 : 2,566.65 = 1,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.02/2,566.65 = 1,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.02x = 2,566.65 × 1,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.02x = 2,725,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,833.63/1,710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.04

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