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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.66, 3,605.70 and 1,105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.66, 3,605.70 and 1,105.42 is: 1,657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.66 : 3,605.70 = 1,105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.66/3,605.70 = 1,105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.66x = 3,605.70 × 1,105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.66x = 3,985,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,812.89/2,404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.54

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