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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.22, 3,066.16 and 1,607.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.22, 3,066.16 and 1,607.48 is: 2,407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.22 : 3,066.16 = 1,607.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.22/3,066.16 = 1,607.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.22x = 3,066.16 × 1,607.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.22x = 4,928,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,790.88/2,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.55

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