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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.79, 3,664.13 and 1,209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.79, 3,664.13 and 1,209.33 is: 1,814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.79 : 3,664.13 = 1,209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.79/3,664.13 = 1,209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.79x = 3,664.13 × 1,209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.79x = 4,431,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,136.29/2,441.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.71

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