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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.88, 3,607.56 and 1,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.88, 3,607.56 and 1,106.72 is: 1,660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.88 : 3,607.56 = 1,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.88/3,607.56 = 1,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.88x = 3,607.56 × 1,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.88x = 3,992,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,558.80/2,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.19

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