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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.54, 3,981.49 and 1,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.54, 3,981.49 and 1,354.28 is: 2,030.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.54 : 3,981.49 = 1,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.54/3,981.49 = 1,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.54x = 3,981.49 × 1,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.54x = 5,392,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,028.98/2,655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.48

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