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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.05, 3,979.46 and 1,092.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.05, 3,979.46 and 1,092.66 is: 1,638.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.05 : 3,979.46 = 1,092.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.05/3,979.46 = 1,092.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.05x = 3,979.46 × 1,092.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.05x = 4,348,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,184.57/2,653.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.94

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