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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.94, 4,215.01 and 1,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.94, 4,215.01 and 1,054.76 is: 1,582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.94 : 4,215.01 = 1,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.94/4,215.01 = 1,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.94x = 4,215.01 × 1,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.94x = 4,445,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,831.85/2,809.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.18

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