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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.48, 3,600.98 and 1,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.48, 3,600.98 and 1,101.84 is: 1,653.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.48 : 3,600.98 = 1,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.48/3,600.98 = 1,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.48x = 3,600.98 × 1,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.48x = 3,967,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,703.80/2,399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.57

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