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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.93, 4,053.10 and 1,057.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.93, 4,053.10 and 1,057.43 is: 1,586.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.93 : 4,053.10 = 1,057.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.93/4,053.10 = 1,057.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.93x = 4,053.10 × 1,057.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.93x = 4,285,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,865.75/2,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.81

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