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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.73, 3,975.62 and 1,090.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.73, 3,975.62 and 1,090.94 is: 1,634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.73 : 3,975.62 = 1,090.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.73/3,975.62 = 1,090.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.73x = 3,975.62 × 1,090.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.73x = 4,337,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,175.55/2,652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.99

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