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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.03, 2,628.99 and 1,065.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.03, 2,628.99 and 1,065.78 is: 1,470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.03 : 2,628.99 = 1,065.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.03/2,628.99 = 1,065.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.03x = 2,628.99 × 1,065.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.03x = 2,801,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,924.96/1,905.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.80

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