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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.06, 3,743.94 and 1,035.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.06, 3,743.94 and 1,035.22 is: 1,553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.06 : 3,743.94 = 1,035.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.06/3,743.94 = 1,035.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.06x = 3,743.94 × 1,035.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.06x = 3,875,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,801.57/2,495.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.39

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