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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.36, 4,368.72 and 1,064.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.36, 4,368.72 and 1,064.16 is: 1,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.36 : 4,368.72 = 1,064.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.36/4,368.72 = 1,064.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.36x = 4,368.72 × 1,064.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.36x = 4,649,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,017.08/2,913.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.76

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