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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.10, 2,639.85 and 1,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.10, 2,639.85 and 1,030.30 is: 1,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.10 : 2,639.85 = 1,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.10/2,639.85 = 1,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.10x = 2,639.85 × 1,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.10x = 2,719,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,837.46/1,761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.40

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