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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.99, 3,230.73 and 1,113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.99, 3,230.73 and 1,113.41 is: 1,669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.99 : 3,230.73 = 1,113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.99/3,230.73 = 1,113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.99x = 3,230.73 × 1,113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.99x = 3,597,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,110.94/2,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.98

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