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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.02, 3,928.49 and 1,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.02, 3,928.49 and 1,060.07 is: 1,589.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.02 : 3,928.49 = 1,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.02/3,928.49 = 1,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.02x = 3,928.49 × 1,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.02x = 4,164,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,474.39/2,620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.48

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