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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.52, 4,052.88 and 1,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.52, 4,052.88 and 1,058.92 is: 1,587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.52 : 4,052.88 = 1,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.52/4,052.88 = 1,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.52x = 4,052.88 × 1,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.52x = 4,291,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,675.69/2,703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.44

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