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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.94, 3,855.60 and 1,109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.94, 3,855.60 and 1,109.16 is: 1,663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.94 : 3,855.60 = 1,109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.94/3,855.60 = 1,109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.94x = 3,855.60 × 1,109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.94x = 4,276,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,477.30/2,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.39

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