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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.58, 3,826.17 and 1,090.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.58, 3,826.17 and 1,090.89 is: 1,635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.58 : 3,826.17 = 1,090.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.58/3,826.17 = 1,090.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.58x = 3,826.17 × 1,090.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.58x = 4,173,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,930.59/2,552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.18

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