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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.81, 3,310.82 and 1,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.81, 3,310.82 and 1,167.52 is: 1,749.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.81 : 3,310.82 = 1,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.81/3,310.82 = 1,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.81x = 3,310.82 × 1,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.81x = 3,865,448.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,448.57/2,209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.22

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