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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.44, 2,631.49 and 1,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.44, 2,631.49 and 1,160.80 is: 1,601.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.44 : 2,631.49 = 1,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.44/2,631.49 = 1,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.44x = 2,631.49 × 1,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.44x = 3,054,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,633.59/1,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.43

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