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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.68, 2,425.86 and 1,134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.68, 2,425.86 and 1,134.89 is: 1,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.68 : 2,425.86 = 1,134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.68/2,425.86 = 1,134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.68x = 2,425.86 × 1,134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.68x = 2,753,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,084.26/1,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.77

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