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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.92, 2,409.52 and 1,113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.92, 2,409.52 and 1,113.84 is: 1,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.92 : 2,409.52 = 1,113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.92/2,409.52 = 1,113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.92x = 2,409.52 × 1,113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.92x = 2,683,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,819.76/1,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.13

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