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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.91, 3,703.42 and 1,441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.91, 3,703.42 and 1,441.75 is: 2,161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.91 : 3,703.42 = 1,441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.91/3,703.42 = 1,441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.91x = 3,703.42 × 1,441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.91x = 5,339,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339,405.79/2,469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.78

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