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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.93, 2,572.14 and 1,095.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.93, 2,572.14 and 1,095.91 is: 1,646.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.93 : 2,572.14 = 1,095.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.93/2,572.14 = 1,095.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.93x = 2,572.14 × 1,095.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.93x = 2,818,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,833.95/1,711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.58

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