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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.93, 3,795.18 and 1,068.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.93, 3,795.18 and 1,068.90 is: 1,603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.93 : 3,795.18 = 1,068.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.93/3,795.18 = 1,068.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.93x = 3,795.18 × 1,068.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.93x = 4,056,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,667.90/2,529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.47

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