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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.91, 3,225.18 and 1,175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.91, 3,225.18 and 1,175.69 is: 1,764.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.91 : 3,225.18 = 1,175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.91/3,225.18 = 1,175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.91x = 3,225.18 × 1,175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.91x = 3,791,811.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,811.87/2,148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.53

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