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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.07, 3,979.23 and 1,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.07, 3,979.23 and 1,093.60 is: 1,639.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.07 : 3,979.23 = 1,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.07/3,979.23 = 1,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.07x = 3,979.23 × 1,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.07x = 4,351,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,686.80/2,654.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.63

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