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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.82, 3,998.95 and 1,108.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.82, 3,998.95 and 1,108.67 is: 1,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.82 : 3,998.95 = 1,108.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.82/3,998.95 = 1,108.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.82x = 3,998.95 × 1,108.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.82x = 4,433,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,495.90/2,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.85

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