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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.22, 2,369.90 and 1,119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.22, 2,369.90 and 1,119.13 is: 1,677.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.22 : 2,369.90 = 1,119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.22/2,369.90 = 1,119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.22x = 2,369.90 × 1,119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.22x = 2,652,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,226.19/1,581.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.33

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