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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.99, 3,313.79 and 1,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.99, 3,313.79 and 1,112.76 is: 1,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.99 : 3,313.79 = 1,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.99/3,313.79 = 1,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.99x = 3,313.79 × 1,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.99x = 3,687,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,452.96/2,208.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.29

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