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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.03, 2,493.27 and 1,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.03, 2,493.27 and 1,176.08 is: 1,762.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.03 : 2,493.27 = 1,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.03/2,493.27 = 1,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.03x = 2,493.27 × 1,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.03x = 2,932,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,272.52/1,664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.16

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