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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.07, 2,037.11 and 1,170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.07, 2,037.11 and 1,170.99 is: 1,752.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.07 : 2,037.11 = 1,170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.07/2,037.11 = 1,170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.07x = 2,037.11 × 1,170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.07x = 2,385,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,429.58/1,361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.61

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