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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.62, 3,671.46 and 1,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.62, 3,671.46 and 1,669.58 is: 2,503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.62 : 3,671.46 = 1,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.62/3,671.46 = 1,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.62x = 3,671.46 × 1,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.62x = 6,129,796.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129,796.19/2,448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.37

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