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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.68, 3,664.96 and 1,209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.68, 3,664.96 and 1,209.76 is: 1,814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.68 : 3,664.96 = 1,209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.68/3,664.96 = 1,209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.68x = 3,664.96 × 1,209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.68x = 4,433,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,722.01/2,443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.36

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