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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.39, 3,995.16 and 1,019.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.39, 3,995.16 and 1,019.99 is: 1,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.39 : 3,995.16 = 1,019.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.39/3,995.16 = 1,019.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.39x = 3,995.16 × 1,019.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.39x = 4,075,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,003.27/2,664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.43

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