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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.62, 3,851.12 and 1,107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.62, 3,851.12 and 1,107.30 is: 1,659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.62 : 3,851.12 = 1,107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.62/3,851.12 = 1,107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.62x = 3,851.12 × 1,107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.62x = 4,264,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,345.18/2,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.52

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