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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.03, 3,702.57 and 1,154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.03, 3,702.57 and 1,154.19 is: 1,730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.03 : 3,702.57 = 1,154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.03/3,702.57 = 1,154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.03x = 3,702.57 × 1,154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.03x = 4,273,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,469.27/2,470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.13

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