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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.93, 3,743.70 and 1,109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.93, 3,743.70 and 1,109.26 is: 1,664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.93 : 3,743.70 = 1,109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.93/3,743.70 = 1,109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.93x = 3,743.70 × 1,109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.93x = 4,152,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,736.66/2,494.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.47

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