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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.22, 2,619.44 and 1,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.22, 2,619.44 and 1,058.86 is: 1,461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.22 : 2,619.44 = 1,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.22/2,619.44 = 1,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.22x = 2,619.44 × 1,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.22x = 2,773,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,607.14/1,898.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.16

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