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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.51, 4,393.10 and 1,080.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.51, 4,393.10 and 1,080.34 is: 1,619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.51 : 4,393.10 = 1,080.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.51/4,393.10 = 1,080.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.51x = 4,393.10 × 1,080.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.51x = 4,746,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,033.37/2,930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.52

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