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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.73, 4,055.79 and 1,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.73, 4,055.79 and 1,060.27 is: 1,590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.73 : 4,055.79 = 1,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.73/4,055.79 = 1,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.73x = 4,055.79 × 1,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.73x = 4,300,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,232.46/2,703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.48

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