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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.86, 4,070.43 and 1,069.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.86, 4,070.43 and 1,069.98 is: 1,604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.86 : 4,070.43 = 1,069.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.86/4,070.43 = 1,069.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.86x = 4,070.43 × 1,069.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.86x = 4,355,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,278.69/2,713.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.83

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