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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.01, 3,552.74 and 1,119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.01, 3,552.74 and 1,119.41 is: 1,678.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.01 : 3,552.74 = 1,119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.01/3,552.74 = 1,119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.01x = 3,552.74 × 1,119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.01x = 3,976,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,972.68/2,369.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.75

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