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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.91, 3,722.41 and 1,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.91, 3,722.41 and 1,095.16 is: 1,641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.91 : 3,722.41 = 1,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.91/3,722.41 = 1,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.91x = 3,722.41 × 1,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.91x = 4,076,634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,634.54/2,483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.22

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