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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.91, 2,328.80 and 1,141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.91, 2,328.80 and 1,141.11 is: 1,710.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.91 : 2,328.80 = 1,141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.91/2,328.80 = 1,141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.91x = 2,328.80 × 1,141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.91x = 2,657,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,416.97/1,553.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.15

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