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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.93, 2,178.95 and 1,107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.93, 2,178.95 and 1,107.84 is: 1,659.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.93 : 2,178.95 = 1,107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.93/2,178.95 = 1,107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.93x = 2,178.95 × 1,107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.93x = 2,413,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,922.43/1,454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.14

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