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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.33, 2,584.08 and 1,030.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.33, 2,584.08 and 1,030.62 is: 1,543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.33 : 2,584.08 = 1,030.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.33/2,584.08 = 1,030.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.33x = 2,584.08 × 1,030.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.33x = 2,663,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,204.53/1,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.59

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