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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.08, 3,915.24 and 1,149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.08, 3,915.24 and 1,149.54 is: 1,723.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.08 : 3,915.24 = 1,149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.08/3,915.24 = 1,149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.08x = 3,915.24 × 1,149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.08x = 4,500,724.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,724.99/2,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.70

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