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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.07, 2,410.47 and 1,144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.07, 2,410.47 and 1,144.97 is: 1,718.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.07 : 2,410.47 = 1,144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.07/2,410.47 = 1,144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.07x = 2,410.47 × 1,144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.07x = 2,759,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,921.86/1,606.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.44

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