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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.06, 2,620.66 and 1,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.06, 2,620.66 and 1,059.80 is: 1,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.06 : 2,620.66 = 1,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.06/2,620.66 = 1,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.06x = 2,620.66 × 1,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.06x = 2,777,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,375.47/1,899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.50

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