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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.99, 4,377.69 and 1,069.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.99, 4,377.69 and 1,069.83 is: 1,605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.99 : 4,377.69 = 1,069.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.99/4,377.69 = 1,069.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.99x = 4,377.69 × 1,069.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.99x = 4,683,384.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,384.09/2,916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.55

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