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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.92, 4,891.98 and 1,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.92, 4,891.98 and 1,069.76 is: 1,604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.92 : 4,891.98 = 1,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.92/4,891.98 = 1,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.92x = 4,891.98 × 1,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.92x = 5,233,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,244.52/3,260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.84

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