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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.83, 4,063.25 and 1,065.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.83, 4,063.25 and 1,065.54 is: 1,598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.83 : 4,063.25 = 1,065.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.83/4,063.25 = 1,065.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.83x = 4,063.25 × 1,065.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.83x = 4,329,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,555.41/2,708.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.31

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