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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.52, 4,229.76 and 1,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.52, 4,229.76 and 1,064.64 is: 1,597.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.52 : 4,229.76 = 1,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.52/4,229.76 = 1,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.52x = 4,229.76 × 1,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.52x = 4,503,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,171.69/2,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.14

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