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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.11, 2,560.70 and 1,069.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.11, 2,560.70 and 1,069.47 is: 1,476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.11 : 2,560.70 = 1,069.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.11/2,560.70 = 1,069.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.11x = 2,560.70 × 1,069.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.11x = 2,738,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,586.48/1,855.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.24

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