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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.67, 4,540.26 and 1,080.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.67, 4,540.26 and 1,080.41 is: 1,619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.67 : 4,540.26 = 1,080.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.67/4,540.26 = 1,080.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.67x = 4,540.26 × 1,080.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.67x = 4,905,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,353.66/3,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.64

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