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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.07, 3,890.21 and 1,132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.07, 3,890.21 and 1,132.64 is: 1,699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.07 : 3,890.21 = 1,132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.07/3,890.21 = 1,132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.07x = 3,890.21 × 1,132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.07x = 4,406,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,207.45/2,593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.22

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