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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.61, 4,375.95 and 1,070.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.61, 4,375.95 and 1,070.11 is: 1,603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.61 : 4,375.95 = 1,070.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.61/4,375.95 = 1,070.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.61x = 4,375.95 × 1,070.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.61x = 4,682,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,747.85/2,919.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.89

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