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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.44, 3,609.90 and 1,108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.44, 3,609.90 and 1,108.18 is: 1,660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.44 : 3,609.90 = 1,108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.44/3,609.90 = 1,108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.44x = 3,609.90 × 1,108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.44x = 4,000,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,418.98/2,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.31

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