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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.93, 3,739.16 and 1,106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.93, 3,739.16 and 1,106.52 is: 1,659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.93 : 3,739.16 = 1,106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.93/3,739.16 = 1,106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.93x = 3,739.16 × 1,106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.93x = 4,137,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,449.79/2,493.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.01

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