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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.64, 2,162.27 and 609.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.64, 2,162.27 and 609.03 is: 913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.64 : 2,162.27 = 609.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.64/2,162.27 = 609.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.64x = 2,162.27 × 609.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.64x = 1,316,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,891.37/1,441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.47

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