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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.84, 3,983.22 and 1,011.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.84, 3,983.22 and 1,011.92 is: 1,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.84 : 3,983.22 = 1,011.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.84/3,983.22 = 1,011.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.84x = 3,983.22 × 1,011.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.84x = 4,030,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,699.98/2,654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.25

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