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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.03, 3,941.63 and 1,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.03, 3,941.63 and 1,068.20 is: 1,600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.03 : 3,941.63 = 1,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.03/3,941.63 = 1,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.03x = 3,941.63 × 1,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.03x = 4,210,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,444.75/2,630.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.91

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