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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.28, 2,860.03 and 1,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.28, 2,860.03 and 1,030.75 is: 1,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.28 : 2,860.03 = 1,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.28/2,860.03 = 1,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.28x = 2,860.03 × 1,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.28x = 2,947,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,956.47/1,908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.82

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