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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.22, 2,413.83 and 1,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.22, 2,413.83 and 1,035.74 is: 1,553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.22 : 2,413.83 = 1,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.22/2,413.83 = 1,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.22x = 2,413.83 × 1,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.22x = 2,500,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,110.20/1,609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.61

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