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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.91, 3,820.16 and 1,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.91, 3,820.16 and 1,159.06 is: 1,739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.91 : 3,820.16 = 1,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.91/3,820.16 = 1,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.91x = 3,820.16 × 1,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.91x = 4,427,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,769.75/2,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.17

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