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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.22, 2,241.86 and 911.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.22, 2,241.86 and 911.07 is: 1,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.22 : 2,241.86 = 911.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.22/2,241.86 = 911.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.22x = 2,241.86 × 911.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.22x = 2,042,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,491.39/1,498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.28

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