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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.86, 2,410.31 and 1,350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.86, 2,410.31 and 1,350.52 is: 2,023.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.86 : 2,410.31 = 1,350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.86/2,410.31 = 1,350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.86x = 2,410.31 × 1,350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.86x = 3,255,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,175.17/1,608.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.28

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