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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.91, 3,664.12 and 1,143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.91, 3,664.12 and 1,143.64 is: 1,713.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.91 : 3,664.12 = 1,143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.91/3,664.12 = 1,143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.91x = 3,664.12 × 1,143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.91x = 4,190,434.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,434.20/2,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.94

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