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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.03, 4,207.64 and 1,073.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.03, 4,207.64 and 1,073.25 is: 1,609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.03 : 4,207.64 = 1,073.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.03/4,207.64 = 1,073.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.03x = 4,207.64 × 1,073.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.03x = 4,515,844.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,844.26/2,805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.91

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