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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.91, 4,212.45 and 1,053.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.91, 4,212.45 and 1,053.53 is: 1,581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.91 : 4,212.45 = 1,053.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.91/4,212.45 = 1,053.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.91x = 4,212.45 × 1,053.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.91x = 4,437,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,921.39/2,806.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.07

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