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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.13, 2,451.33 and 1,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.13, 2,451.33 and 1,114.44 is: 1,669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.13 : 2,451.33 = 1,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.13/2,451.33 = 1,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.13x = 2,451.33 × 1,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.13x = 2,731,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,855.47/1,636.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.71

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