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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.57, 3,750.84 and 1,113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.57, 3,750.84 and 1,113.03 is: 1,670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.57 : 3,750.84 = 1,113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.57/3,750.84 = 1,113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.57x = 3,750.84 × 1,113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.57x = 4,174,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,797.45/2,499.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.21

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