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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.94, 3,828.86 and 1,164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.94, 3,828.86 and 1,164.88 is: 1,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.94 : 3,828.86 = 1,164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.94/3,828.86 = 1,164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.94x = 3,828.86 × 1,164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.94x = 4,460,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,147.04/2,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.70

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