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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.51, 4,063.60 and 1,066.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.51, 4,063.60 and 1,066.75 is: 1,599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.51 : 4,063.60 = 1,066.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.51/4,063.60 = 1,066.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.51x = 4,063.60 × 1,066.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.51x = 4,334,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,845.30/2,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.27

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