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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.30, 4,371.71 and 1,064.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.30, 4,371.71 and 1,064.27 is: 1,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.30 : 4,371.71 = 1,064.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.30/4,371.71 = 1,064.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.30x = 4,371.71 × 1,064.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.30x = 4,652,685.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,685.41/2,913.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.05

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