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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.93, 3,943.97 and 1,148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.93, 3,943.97 and 1,148.39 is: 1,722.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.93 : 3,943.97 = 1,148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.93/3,943.97 = 1,148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.93x = 3,943.97 × 1,148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.93x = 4,529,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,195.99/2,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.83

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