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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.89, 4,019.92 and 1,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.89, 4,019.92 and 1,035.78 is: 1,553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.89 : 4,019.92 = 1,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.89/4,019.92 = 1,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.89x = 4,019.92 × 1,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.89x = 4,163,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,752.74/2,680.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.12

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