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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.30, 3,665.97 and 1,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.30, 3,665.97 and 1,055.92 is: 1,584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.30 : 3,665.97 = 1,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.30/3,665.97 = 1,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.30x = 3,665.97 × 1,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.30x = 3,870,971.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,971.04/2,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.32

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