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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.64, 3,721.80 and 1,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.64, 3,721.80 and 1,095.70 is: 1,641.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.64 : 3,721.80 = 1,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.64/3,721.80 = 1,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.64x = 3,721.80 × 1,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.64x = 4,077,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,976.26/2,483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.94

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