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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.76, 2,438.28 and 1,109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.76, 2,438.28 and 1,109.28 is: 1,660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.76 : 2,438.28 = 1,109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.76/2,438.28 = 1,109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.76x = 2,438.28 × 1,109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.76x = 2,704,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,735.24/1,628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.61

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