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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.91, 4,053.18 and 1,057.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.91, 4,053.18 and 1,057.25 is: 1,586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.91 : 4,053.18 = 1,057.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.91/4,053.18 = 1,057.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.91x = 4,053.18 × 1,057.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.91x = 4,285,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,204.29/2,700.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.58

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