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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.91, 3,575.97 and 1,085.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.91, 3,575.97 and 1,085.67 is: 1,627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.91 : 3,575.97 = 1,085.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.91/3,575.97 = 1,085.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.91x = 3,575.97 × 1,085.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.91x = 3,882,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,323.35/2,384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.87

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