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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.41, 3,254.12 and 1,739.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.41, 3,254.12 and 1,739.30 is: 2,608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.41 : 3,254.12 = 1,739.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.41/3,254.12 = 1,739.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.41x = 3,254.12 × 1,739.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.41x = 5,659,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659,865.95/2,169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.95

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