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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.70, 2,580.54 and 1,028.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.70, 2,580.54 and 1,028.05 is: 1,542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.70 : 2,580.54 = 1,028.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.70/2,580.54 = 1,028.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.70x = 2,580.54 × 1,028.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.70x = 2,652,924.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,924.15/1,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.67

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