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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.67, 3,890.42 and 1,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.67, 3,890.42 and 1,034.91 is: 1,551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.67 : 3,890.42 = 1,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.67/3,890.42 = 1,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.67x = 3,890.42 × 1,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.67x = 4,026,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,234.56/2,594.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.73

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