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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.91, 3,255.20 and 708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.91, 3,255.20 and 708.72 is: 1,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.91 : 3,255.20 = 708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.91/3,255.20 = 708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.91x = 3,255.20 × 708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.91x = 2,307,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,025.34/2,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.19

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