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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.94, 3,579.71 and 1,153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.94, 3,579.71 and 1,153.21 is: 1,730.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.94 : 3,579.71 = 1,153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.94/3,579.71 = 1,153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.94x = 3,579.71 × 1,153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.94x = 4,128,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,157.37/2,384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.93

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