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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.47, 3,945.87 and 1,169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.47, 3,945.87 and 1,169.61 is: 1,753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.47 : 3,945.87 = 1,169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.47/3,945.87 = 1,169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.47x = 3,945.87 × 1,169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.47x = 4,615,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,129.01/2,632.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.16

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