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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.80, 3,660.18 and 1,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.80, 3,660.18 and 1,056.04 is: 1,582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.80 : 3,660.18 = 1,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.80/3,660.18 = 1,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.80x = 3,660.18 × 1,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.80x = 3,865,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,296.49/2,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.97

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