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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.91, 2,305.84 and 1,253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.91, 2,305.84 and 1,253.25 is: 1,728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.91 : 2,305.84 = 1,253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.91/2,305.84 = 1,253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.91x = 2,305.84 × 1,253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.91x = 2,889,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,793.98/1,671.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.44

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