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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.58, 3,607.28 and 1,106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.58, 3,607.28 and 1,106.18 is: 1,659.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.58 : 3,607.28 = 1,106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.58/3,607.28 = 1,106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.58x = 3,607.28 × 1,106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.58x = 3,990,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,300.99/2,404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.46

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