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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.06, 3,983.45 and 1,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.06, 3,983.45 and 1,356.80 is: 2,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.06 : 3,983.45 = 1,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.06/3,983.45 = 1,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.06x = 3,983.45 × 1,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.06x = 5,404,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404,718.26/2,658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.33

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