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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.24, 2,619.36 and 1,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.24, 2,619.36 and 1,070.24 is: 1,476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.24 : 2,619.36 = 1,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.24/2,619.36 = 1,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.24x = 2,619.36 × 1,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.24x = 2,803,343.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,343.85/1,898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.81

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