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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.91, 3,086.08 and 1,070.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.91, 3,086.08 and 1,070.81 is: 1,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.91 : 3,086.08 = 1,070.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.91/3,086.08 = 1,070.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.91x = 3,086.08 × 1,070.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.91x = 3,304,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,605.32/2,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.03

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