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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.03, 4,198.37 and 1,043.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.03, 4,198.37 and 1,043.69 is: 1,565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.03 : 4,198.37 = 1,043.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.03/4,198.37 = 1,043.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.03x = 4,198.37 × 1,043.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.03x = 4,381,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,770.58/2,799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.46

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