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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.76, 2,490.35 and 1,113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.76, 2,490.35 and 1,113.41 is: 1,671.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.76 : 2,490.35 = 1,113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.76/2,490.35 = 1,113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.76x = 2,490.35 × 1,113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.76x = 2,772,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,762.57/1,658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.59

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