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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.74, 4,354.48 and 1,054.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.74, 4,354.48 and 1,054.56 is: 1,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.74 : 4,354.48 = 1,054.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.74/4,354.48 = 1,054.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.74x = 4,354.48 × 1,054.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.74x = 4,592,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,050.42/2,904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.88

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