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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.44, 4,048.11 and 1,054.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.44, 4,048.11 and 1,054.53 is: 1,581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.44 : 4,048.11 = 1,054.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.44/4,048.11 = 1,054.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.44x = 4,048.11 × 1,054.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.44x = 4,268,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,853.44/2,698.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.97

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