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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.03, 2,941.70 and 1,634.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.03, 2,941.70 and 1,634.79 is: 2,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.03 : 2,941.70 = 1,634.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.03/2,941.70 = 1,634.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.03x = 2,941.70 × 1,634.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.03x = 4,809,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,053.57/2,133.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.56

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