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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.28, 3,549.80 and 1,066.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.28, 3,549.80 and 1,066.85 is: 1,601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.28 : 3,549.80 = 1,066.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.28/3,549.80 = 1,066.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.28x = 3,549.80 × 1,066.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.28x = 3,787,086.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,086.38/2,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.12

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