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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.09, 2,497.13 and 884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.09, 2,497.13 and 884.06 is: 1,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.09 : 2,497.13 = 884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.09/2,497.13 = 884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.09x = 2,497.13 × 884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.09x = 2,207,622.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,622.57/1,664.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.62

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