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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.70, 3,865.08 and 1,094.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.70, 3,865.08 and 1,094.85 is: 1,642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.70 : 3,865.08 = 1,094.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.70/3,865.08 = 1,094.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.70x = 3,865.08 × 1,094.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.70x = 4,231,686.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,686.94/2,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.93

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