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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.97, 3,309.03 and 1,167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.97, 3,309.03 and 1,167.81 is: 1,748.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.97 : 3,309.03 = 1,167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.97/3,309.03 = 1,167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.97x = 3,309.03 × 1,167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.97x = 3,864,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,318.32/2,209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.59

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