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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.94, 2,499.86 and 1,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.94, 2,499.86 and 1,181.12 is: 1,770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.94 : 2,499.86 = 1,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.94/2,499.86 = 1,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.94x = 2,499.86 × 1,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.94x = 2,952,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,634.64/1,667.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.23

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